Filler Operator

Stremicks Heritage Foods; Colonia Manzanilla (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintain safe and efficient operation of filler equipment while maximizing production up-time, minimizing shrink, and maintaining quality. This role requires safe set up, operation, cleaning of ESL filling equipment, sterilization, CIP cleanup, dye checks, weight adjustments and packaging duties, plus basic record keeping.

You must be able to work a 3rd shift 9:30 PM–6:00 AM, Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, with Tue–Wed off. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

• Maintain safe and efficient operation of filler equipment while maximizing production up-time, minimizing shrink, and maintaining quality.
• Perform safe and effective set up, operation, and cleaning of the ESL filling equipment.
• Conduct the sterilization and manual washing of machine components.
• Perform routine basic chemical concentration tests.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of equipment and contact maintenance when necessary.
• 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 GMPs and work in a manner consistent with corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

English literacy

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Production experience preferred

Job description

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 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM. SUN, MON, THU, FRI, SAT. OFF TUE, WED
• Perform safe and effective set up, operation, and cleaning of the ESL filling equipment
• Conduct the sterilization and manual washing of machine components
• Perform routine basic chemical concentration tests
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of equipment and contact maintenance when necessary
• 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

Requirements

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

Pay Range

$25.39-$32.54

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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