Filler Operator Break Relief

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy in O'Fallon, IL is seeking an Operative to run and monitor filler equipment, perform quality checks, and support packaging lines.

You will collect samples, document results, troubleshoot basic issues, and follow sanitation and safety policies. Overtime and holiday work are often required in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing process data and equipment performance.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Data-driven approach to improving quality and throughput.
• Basic math competency for calculations.

Responsibilities

• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor filler equipment.
• Complete quality checks and documentation.
• Collect samples for QA testing.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and packaging quality.
• Adjust filler timing and filling; check vat as needed.
• Perform line changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot line jams and wrapper operations issues.
• Complete cleaning checklist after each run.
• Follow sanitation and quality policies and report deficiencies.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for each product.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Quality monitoring

Packaging operations

Math skills

Tools

Filler equipment

Packaging machinery

Job description

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Operative O'Fallon, IL, US

Responsibilities:

• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor filler equipment.
• Complete all required quality checks and documentation.
• Collect the required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of the product.
• Make adjustments to filler timing and filling; check vat as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Perform filler equipment and filler line changeovers for the next run safely.
• Working knowledge with wrapper operations; watch for jams and effectively thread product wrap.
• Complete the cleaning checklist once the line has completed the run.
• Follow all sanitation and quality policies and procedures and report any deficiencies.
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
• Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• One or two years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting process data and equipment performance.
• Data to improve quality and throughput.
• Basic math competency required to perform calculations.
• Overtime and working on holidays are often required.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, or nut allergens.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
• Other duties as assigned by management team.

Prairie Farms is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.