Filler Operator - 2nd shift

Model Dairy LLC; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Model Dairy LLC in Reno, NV seeks a production operator to support continuous improvement initiatives and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency across the production line. You will monitor equipment, verify weights and dates, and help maintain regulatory compliance throughout the process.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, reliable attendance, and the ability to document run data and incidents.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate, monitor, and identify routine issues with production equipment.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, problem solving, and ability to maintain organized records.

Responsibilities

• Support CI-driven improvements to safety, quality, efficiency, and workflow.
• Maintain product standards per PMO, SQF, and HACCP; follow CCP and QCP for safety and compliance.
• Promote safety culture and follow safety procedures and PPE usage.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Safety culture

Attendance & punctuality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Production equipment operation

Job description

• Approach work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset by actively supporting Model Dairy’s Mission Statement, identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and workflow, and helping sustain improvements through consistent execution.
• Maintain product standards in accordance with PMO, SQF, and HACCP requirements by understanding and following Critical Control Points (CCP) and Quality Control Points (QCP) to ensure product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the production process.
• Own and promote a strong Safety Culture by maintaining a safe work environment, following established safety procedures, using proper protective equipment, identifying potential hazards, and always demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality to support production schedules, staffing needs, and consistent department performance.
• Maintain product quality standards by following good manufacturing practices, monitoring packaging conditions, and ensuring all products meet company and regulatory expectations throughout the production process.
• Operate equipment as efficiently as possible while meeting company standards for productivity, minimizing downtime, and supporting smooth production flow.
• Verify proper product weights, code dates, order quantities, top and bottom leak detection checks, and gable seal integrity to ensure all bottled products meet quality and packaging requirements.
• Taste each product prior to beginning the production run to confirm good, clean flavor and help ensure product quality before bottling begins.
• Sanitize filler equipment every 30 minutes, or as required, to maintain food safety, sanitation standards, and product integrity during production.
• Check the butterfat level of all white milk products prior to the production run to confirm the product meets required specifications.
• Maintain accurate production records, including run time, product weights, downtime, temperatures, and packaging material waste, to support traceability, reporting, and operational accountability.
• Maintain professional appearance standards, including appropriate dress, hygiene, and personal presentation consistent with company and food safety expectations.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental needs and overall plant operations.

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED required, demonstrating the basic education and foundational skills needed to understand instructions, complete documentation, and perform job responsibilities effectively.
• Previous knowledge of basic equipment operations, including the ability to safely operate, monitor, and identify routine issues with production equipment in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, make appropriate decisions, and maintain organized, accurate records to support production, quality, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

High School or better.

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