ESL Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a dedicated operator to maintain safe and efficient ESL filler lines on a 3rd shift. You will ensure production schedules and quality standards are met while performing sanitation, CIP, dye checks, and quality inspections.

Key duties include sterilization and routine maintenance of ESL equipment, operating packaging and coding devices, and upholding GMPs and food safety standards in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor ESL filling lines to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Perform sanitation, CIP procedures, and equipment cleanup activities.
• Conduct dye checks, weight adjustments, and packaging quality inspections.
• Perform sterilization and routine maintenance of ESL filling equipment.
• Maintain optimum productivity levels while minimizing downtime.
• Operate box-forming, coding/marking, and casing equipment.
• Follow GMPs, food safety requirements, and company policies.
• Complete production, quality, and sanitation documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach lifts as required.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members.
• Work independently and as part of a production team to achieve operational goals.
• Assist with additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

English literacy

Fast-paced

Heavy manual labor

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Purpose:

Maintain safe and efficient operation of filler equipment while maximizing production up-time, minimizing shrink, and maintaining quality.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Available to work 3rd Shift 10:00pm - 2:30pm Monday - Friday off Saturday and Sunday

• Set up, operate, and monitor ESL filling lines to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Perform sanitation, production startup, CIP (Clean-In-Place) procedures, and equipment cleanup activities
• Conduct dye checks, weight adjustments, and packaging quality inspections
• Perform sterilization and routine maintenance of ESL filling equipment
• Maintain optimum productivity levels while minimizing downtime
• Operate box-forming, coding/marking, and casing equipment
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and company policies
• Complete production, quality, and sanitation documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach lifts as required
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members
• Work independently and as part of a production team to achieve operational goals
• Assist with additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must have a working knowledge of sanitation, production and CIP clean up.
• Must be able to perform dye checks, weight adjustments and overall packaging duties.
• Must be able to do full clean up, sterilization, production and maintenance of ESL fillers.
• Must be able to maintain optimum productivity on a daily basis.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Must be able to operate box forming and casing equipment.
• Must be able to set up and operate coding/marking equipment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer