Filler Operator

Producers; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Model Dairy is seeking a dedicated Machine/Filler Operator in Reno, Nevada to safely operate and sanitize liquid dairy filling machinery, ensuring quality throughout production. The role emphasizes CI, safety culture, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to GMP practices.

The operator will monitor weights and seals, test product flavor, and promptly report issues. The position requires standing for long periods, the ability to lift 35 pounds, and working in a high-noise environment while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of equipment operations.
• Strong judgment, problem solving and decision making.
• Able to stand for long periods and work in confined spaces.
• Must perform basic math and reading tasks.
• Must operate in a high-noise environment with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate and sanitize liquid dairy filling machinery to meet production schedules.
• Maintain weights, code dates, leak checks and proper packaging seals.
• Taste products prior to runs to ensure quality flavors and consistency.
• Record production run times, weights, downtime, temperatures and materials used.
• Maintain safety culture and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Support CI initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Problem solving

Stamina/physical endurance

Auditory awareness

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift 35 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Model Dairy, a leading supplier and distributor of high-quality award-winning dairy products, is looking for dedicated Machine/Filler Operator to join our winning team out of Reno, Nevada. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a filler machine while maintaining the highest quality standards at all times.Our Filler Operator will be responsible for demonstrating our Core Values and helping us carry out our purpose of Nourishing Lives.

Essential Functions:

Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Model Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.

Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.

Excellent attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

Maintain quality standards for all products packaged using good manufacturing practices

Maintain highest efficiency possible based on standards set by company policy

Setup, operate and sanitize liquid dairy filling machinery to meet production schedule and according to company policies and procedures.

Maintain proper weights, code dates, quantity ordered, top and bottom leak detection check, and gable seal checks on all products bottled

Taste all products to be bottled prior to starting that run for good, clean flavor

Sanitize filler every 30 minutes

Check butterfat of all white milk products prior to run

Initiate repair of machinery.

Maintain accurate records of all production run time, weight, downtime, temperature of products run, and packaging material dumped

Monitors construction of packaging.

Maintains professional and appropriate dress, hygiene and personal appearance

Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Previous knowledge of basic equipment operations

Demonstrate good judgment, and problem solving and decision making skills as well as being an organized record keeper

Must be able to stand for long periods

Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Must possess basic mathematics skills.

Must possess basic reading skills.

Must possess the following speech, vision and auditory characteristics; Speech level is required to be able to convey information in a high noise level environment.

Vision is required to monitor the operation of machinery, construction of packaging and the coloration of the dairy product, as well as to be aware of the hazards of operating machinery and absorb technical data concerning hazardous materials.

A sense of taste is required to test dairy products.

Hearing, while wearing ear protection, is required to be made aware of hazardous conditions concerning the operation of machinery.

Must be able to lift 35 pounds above shoulder and fulfill other physical requirements of the position.

Model Dairyoffers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefit plans.

Model Dairyis an Equal Opportunity and Aff…