Filler Operator - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and other ins

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is seeking a Filler Operator to ensure bottles and cans are filled according to company standards. You will operate the filler machine, perform changeovers, verify product type and date codes, and maintain safety and quality during production.

The position offers a first-shift schedule (6:30 am start) with competitive benefits and weekly pay. Prior beverage production experience is preferred, and strong teamwork and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 years of machine operator/production line experience preferred.
• Experience in beverage production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate filler machine and manage product type/quantity.
• Verify product type and date codes on coder and ensure accurate printing.
• Follow OSHA/safety requirements and wear PPE.
• Ensure lids and caps are placed correctly to maintain filling process.
• Communicate equipment, product quality, and production issues with team.
• Perform code checks, taste tests, and required reports.
• Maintain clean work area and handle spills.
• Attend schedule and work overtime as needed.
• Perform seam and cap checks as part of quality control.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math basics

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Computer/Tablet

Filler machinery

Job description

Filler Operator

Build your future with G&J Pepsi.

Our Filler Operators earn $25.80 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as:

• 401K Matching
• Pension Plan
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance benefits

Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:30 am - done, Monday - Friday

Position Summary

To serve our internal and external customers by ensuring that product containers (e.g. bottles and cans) are filled according to established company standards.

Essential Functions

• Operates Filler Machine; ensures that the correct product type and quantity is filled into cans or bottles according to established company standards; performs product changeovers; works to help the company meet efficiency goals by removing and clearing jams, making minor machine adjustments.
• Verifies the correct product and date codes are entered into the coder and are accurately printed on the product
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Ensures that correct can lids and bottle caps are placed into the appropriate machine to maintain the filling process.
• Communicate with co-workers, supervisor and management team regarding any issues with equipment, product quality and production process, supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignment.
• Performs code checks, and taste tests; completes code check reports, taste test reports, downtime reports, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and working overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
• Performs seam checks and bottle cap checks; verifies seamer and/or paper is operating according to established standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area (e.g. cleans up any product and/or container spills; disposes of trash and recycling materials into proper containers).

Education

High School or GED required

Experience

0 - 1 years of m achine operator and/or production line experience; previous beverage production experience strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

Knowledge of beverage production process; how to operate a computer/tablet. Skill in internal customer service. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read; write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition and subtraction); be trained in operating a forklift, computer, filler and other mechanical equipment. Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time (8+ hours). Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.