Filler Operator- 12 Hour Rotating Weekends- Nights

fairlife; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视ion

Dental coverage and vision

Paid Time Off

Parental leave & adoption assistance

401(k) with employer match

Wellness reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

HSA funding

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development programs

Rewards & recognition

Free product

Job summary

fairlife, LLC is seeking a Night Filler Operator to join our Chicago-based production team. You will fill containers, maintain machine cleanliness, perform testing, adjust equipment, and ensure GMP compliance on the filling and capping lines.

The role requires attention to safety, quality, and documentation, with a rotating 2-2-3 schedule and weekend work. The position is Non-Exempt with base pay and eligible for bonus.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety procedures and GMP guidelines.
• Able to troubleshoot minor line issues and seek supervision when needed.
• Proficient in written and verbal English communication.
• Able to operate filling/capping equipment after training.
• Works well in a team and follows escalation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, working, and GMP rules.
• Observe machine operations to ensure product quality and conformity to standards.
• Weigh and inspect products to meet specifications.
• Stop or reset machines and report malfunctions.
• Supply filling equipment with caps, sanitizing chemicals, and bottles.
• Monitor the production line for jams or problems and address them.
• Record finished and rejected items and escalate issues as needed.
• CIP/clean the filler and surrounding area and maintain audit readiness.
• Coordinate with QA to ensure product quality.
• Aid in training of new personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

English communication

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Tools

HMI devices

Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com .

shift schedule:This is a night shift position, with hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

job purpose:

Responsible for the filling of containers of all products supplied by the processing department. Will be expected to maintain integrity and sterilization of the filling, capping and all other associated equipment. Will complete all required documents and ensure all legal parameters are complied with. Will perform product testing and evaluation protocols. Will make the necessary equipment adjustments to maintain integrity. They clean the machines/lines within food processing requirements, trouble shoot, perform minor repairs and clear any jams that may occur.

responsibilities:

• Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Supply filling equipment with materials such as caps, sanitizing chemical and bottles.
• Proactively monitor the production line, filler, and capper, watching for problems such as pile-ups or jams.
• Count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
• Escalate issues in line with escalation procedure.
• CIP/clean the filler, capper, coder, and surrounding area. Maintain the entire filling area in an audit ready condition during production.
• Confirm product quality with Quality Assurance Department prior to producing and during the production of product ensuring it meets and complies with all quality protocols.
• Oil, trouble shoot and make minor adjustments or repairs to filling and capping equipment.
• Aid in the training of new personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

skills/qualifications required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.
• Basic computational skills required. Simple math and reasoning required.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must possess or be able to use HMI (human machine interface) devices and understand process trending.

working conditions and physical requirements:

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

Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: The Aseptic Bottle Filler Operator stands throughout their shift. The Filler Operator walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces. The Filler Operator could lift up to 50 pounds.

Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping: The Filler Operator pushes/pulls/pours boxes of caps stacking collapsed boxes on a pallet or recycle container. The Filler Operator pushes/pulls while using brooms, dust mops and brushes during cleanup duties. The Filler Operator bends and stoops occasionally throughout the workday for varying lengths of time.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Turning: The Filler Operator may squat to pick up product from the floor, or during various cleanup duties. Occasional slight twisting and turning at the waist when testing product, or when performing responsibilities.

Climbing/Balancing/Reaching: Filler Operator steps on and off the filling platform and steps. The Filler Operator reaches below and/or above shoulder level when removing or adding boxes to a pallet or dumping caps into a hopper.

Grasping/Manipulation: Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to implement strengths. Employees will be subject to ambient temperatures.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and well-being resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoptionassistance(up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife’snour!shprogram is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

reports to: Packaging Supervisor

exempt/nonexempt: Non-Exempt

This position is eligible for bonus.

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$27 - $27 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail] .

As set forth in fairlife’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

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