Filler Operator - BCV - N1 (6pm-630am)

Byrne Dairy; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision from day 1

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Educational scholarships

Job summary

Byrne is hiring a Filler Operator at our Cortland, NY facility. You will set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot filling equipment following SOPs to ensure product quality and safe production.

You will monitor lines, perform quality checks, maintain sanitation, document batch data, and support continuous improvement. This role offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• GED or High School preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned filling equipment: setup, pre-start, startup, operation, shutdown, and cleaning per SOPs.
• Monitor production lines to identify malfunctions, defects, or container issues and adjust to maintain quality.
• Conduct quality inspections: sealing, labeling, container integrity to meet specs.
• Maintain sanitation: clean and sanitize equipment and work areas per FDA and company food-safety rules.
• Document production data: batch numbers, fill volumes, temperatures, quality results for traceability.

Education

GED or High School

Job description

Filler Operator

Why Byrne

At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they’re recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range - $25.00- $37.00 per hour
• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
• Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
• Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
• Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program

Work Shift and Location

3156 Byrne Hollow Crossing Cortland, NY 13045

N1 6pm-630am rotating weekend schedule

Job Overview

The Filler Operator plays a key role in executing assigned production tasks. This includes setting up, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating assigned filling equipment to include, setup, pre-start, startup, operation, shut down, and cleaning, following standard operating procedures.
• Monitor production lines continuously to identify equipment malfunctions, product defects, or container issues and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality standards.
• Conduct quality control inspections including visual checks for proper sealing, labeling, and container integrity to ensure products meet company specifications.
• Maintain strict sanitation protocols by cleaning and sanitizing equipment, work areas, and utensils according to FDA and company food safety requirements.
• Document production data includes batch numbers, fill volumes, temperatures, and quality check results to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.

Min. Qualifications

• GED or High School is preferred
• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience is highly preferred

Byrne

Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development.