Filler Operator - 1st Shift

Cedar's Foods; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar's Foods is seeking a dedicated individual for equipment operation and production documentation. Responsibilities include operating sterilizing equipment, ensuring compliance with food safety, and performing basic maintenance. Candidates should be able to lift 20-50 pounds and adapt to a refrigerated environment.

Those with food manufacturing experience will be preferred. A strong commitment to teamwork, communication, and safety is essential. Cedar’s Foods is an Equal Opportunity employer and seeks a diverse range of applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Physical ability to lift heavy items and adapt to varying environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling and processing equipment safely.
• Complete inventories and maintain production materials.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Food Manufacturing experience

Adaptability to changing priorities

Basic math skills

Good communication skills

Ability to lift 20-50 pounds

Ability to work in refrigerated environments

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operation of filling, processing, sterilizing equipment safely
• Utilize computerized touchscreens with accuracy
• React and take corrective action for deviations from normal production conditions in accordance with SOPs
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of inventories and other required documentation
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on production equipment
• Responsible for maintaining and replenishing production materials
• Complete general housekeeping and sanitation tasks. Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment
• Comply with all GMP and PPE guidelines and policies
• Ensure that the highest level of food safety is achieved
• Deliver product samples to Quality Control department
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Physical Requirements

• Able to work within time constraints and quickly adapt to changing priorities according to business needs
• Food Manufacturing experience preferred
• Able to lift 20-50 pounds, walk, stand, bend, lift, carry, reach, twist throughout shift safely
• Able to work in refrigerated environment 38-42 degrees
• Perform basic math skills with accuracy
• Responsible, cooperative, flexible team player with good communication skills
• Able to comprehend verbal or written instructions

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to perform various physical activities such as heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs, ascend and descend full staircase
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise
• Able to twist, bend, reach
• Vision abilities include: close, distant, and color vision
• Able to adjust to changing demands and environments quickly
• Employee will be exposed to variable air temperatures, high locations, vibration

Cedar’s Foods is an Equal Opportunity employer, M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.