FILLER OPERATOR

Innovation Foods; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

HSA/FSA

401k with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness incentives

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Innovation Foods is seeking a Filler Operator in Millville, NJ. The role involves operating filling equipment to ensure accurate filling and packaging of products, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of manufacturing experience. Shift is 6:00 AM–6:00 PM with a 2-2-3 schedule; pay is $19.00 per hour and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Experience operating filling equipment and CIP/SIP processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating filling equipment to fill, cap, seal, label, and package products according to specifications.
• Maintain adequate supplies of packaging materials, including cartons and caps.
• Support production flow by clearing jams, spills, and manually operating equipment when necessary.
• Adhere to health, safety, and food quality regulations (GMP, HACCP, FDA, SQF) and perform basic quality checks.

Skills

Documentation

Operational Proficiency

Technical & Mechanical

Quality & Safety

Communication & Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Filling equipment

Gable printers

Job description

What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities.In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.Our benefits include:Competitive Pay RatesMedical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentivesFlexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans)401k Plan – with a company matchCompany funded Long-Term and Short-Term DisabilityCompany funded Life Insurance PolicyPaid Vacation and Sick DaysJob Description – Filler OperatorLocation: Millville, NJShift: Shift: 6:00AM-6:00PM, 12 hours shift on 2-2-3 schedulePayrate: $19.00Reports to: Production SupervisorJob Summary:The Filler Operator is responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient product filling by operating and monitoring filling equipment in a fast paced production environment. This role performs routine equipment checks, troubleshoots basic issues, maintains a clean work area, and upholds all safety and quality standards to support consistent, high quality production.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Duties/Responsibilities:Assists with operating filling equipment to fill, cap, seal, label, and package products according to specifications.Assists in maintaining adequate supplies of packaging materials, including cartons and caps.Supports production flow by clearing jams, spills, and manually operating equipment when necessaryAdheres to health, safety, and food quality regulations (e.g., GMP, HACCP, FDA, SQF)Performs basic quality checks, including monitoring product weight and verifying gable codes.Performs dye and peroxide checks as required to support quality control requirements.Completes required documentation for quality checks and packaging material tracking.Assists with setup and monitoring of gable printers and other coding equipment.Assists with CIP and SIP processes to support sanitation and product integrity.Communicates with other departments and promptly reports issues that may impact production efficiency, including food safety or quality concerns.Works with peers to train and develop training materials.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Documentation: Basic computer skills for tracking production data and filling out logs/SOPsOperational Proficiency: Ability to perform product changeovers, set up machinery, and perform mathematical calculations for measurements.Technical & Mechanical: Proficient in operating, cleaning, and performing preventive maintenance on filling machines. Troubleshooting skills for identifying jams or malfunctions.Quality & Safety Control: Strict adherence to safety standards (e.g., OSHA, PPE) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Attention to detail to ensure proper product weight, volume, and seal integrity.Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal skills to report defects to maintenance/supervisors and collaborate with team members.Education and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent.1–2 years experience in manufacturing, food production, or machine operation.Experience operating filling equipment, working with CIP/SIP processes, or performing quality control procedures.Physical RequirementsActionRareOccasionallyOftenFrequentWalking/Standing£££RLifting up to 60lbs££R£Pulling/Pushing up to 60lbs££R£Sitting££R£Climbing£££RBending/Kneeling£££RReaching/Handling££R£Gripping££R£Environmental HazardsHazardHazard PresentNoise level above 85 dbRChemical HazardsRHot/Cold/Humid ConditionsR