Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a production line operator to operate filler equipment across product families in a fast-paced environment. You will perform line setup, monitoring, and quality checks, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring GMP compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow standard operating procedures. If you excel in a collaborative production setting, this is a suitable opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.

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
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP)

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer skills

Fast-paced

Communication

Direction following

Math (arithmetic)

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Purpose

Operate filler equipment of various product families following regulatory standards.

Job Duties and 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
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production, or general work experience preferred

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