Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Tuscan Dairy is seeking a Filler Operator to run one of their machines on the night shift. You will set up, operate, and monitor the production line, ensuring packaging quality and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include adjusting filler timing, troubleshooting, collecting QA samples, and maintaining GMP and safety standards. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up and monitor production line equipment.
• Complete required documentation and quality checks.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and packaging quality.
• Adjust filler timing and filling; verify material.
• Troubleshoot basic to moderate operating issues.
• Collect samples for QA testing.
• Ensure correct packaging materials are used.
• Watch for jams and thread wrap to prevent downtime.
• Perform line changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Complete line run cleaning and prep next run.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Computer literacy

Communication

Multitasking

Reading/Writing

Math proficiency

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience

Certification/license may be required

Job description

Tuscan Dairy is looking for a Filler Operator to run one of their Machines!

Job Responsibilities;

• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment of the production line
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product
• Make adjustments to filler timing and filling; check mat as needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
• Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
• Watch for jams on the label operator and effectively thread wrap to prevent downtime due to error
• Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
• Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

OUR MACHINE OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE:

• $24.39 per hour

SCHEDULE: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM with Sun & 1 weekday off during week

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

*varies by company and governing CBAs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans