Filler Operator - 1st Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America operates a manufacturing facility in Missouri, seeking a production line operator to support filler equipment across product families. You will perform setup, monitoring, documentation, and QA sampling to ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include adjusting filler timing, handling line changeovers, and maintaining clean, safe work practices. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced setting and communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Must read, write, and speak English and document clearly.

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 proper packaging materials are used for each product.
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees about problems affecting efficiency.
• Follow GMP and safety requirements; perform line changeovers safely.
• Prepare equipment for next run including size changes as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Follow directions

Math in all units

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience

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 SOPs
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, 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