Filler Operator - Culture

Model Dairy LLC; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Model Dairy LLC in Roseburg, Oregon, is seeking a production/operator worker for its dairy line. The role involves operating and sanitizing processing equipment, inspecting product quality, and maintaining accurate lot records.

You will manage temperature checks, assist in cottage cheese production, and ensure packaging meets specifications, while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a hot/humid environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be dependable and responsible.
• Ability to maintain good work relations.
• Ability to handle repetitive motions for long periods such as twisting, bending, reaching and stirring.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, work with heavy tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and sanitize machine at the start of shift.
• Taste and check temperature of product.
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions.
• Assists in cooking cottage cheese.
• Sets sour cream.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Keeps a record of lot numbers of cartons, lids, buckets and ingredients.
• Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers.
• Inspects filled container and weight to ensure packaging according to specifications.
• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, ink, buckets, or labels.
• Places supplies on spindles or other feeding devices.
• Positions and holds container in machine.
• Rinse, disassemble, wash, sanitize and reassemble machines, vats, and clean work area.
• Stirring or mixing Product with a shovel
• Keep warehouses organized and clean
• Keep product rotated properly (First in – First out rule)
• Dispensing and working with Chemicals in a safe manner.
• Maintain proper code dates and weights for product
• Data entry in EMRS, spreadsheets, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tends to machine that performs one or more functions such as filling, marking, labeling, packaging, cooking, stirring, washing, or mixing by performing the following duties.

FOOD SAFETY

This position has shared responsibilities in maintaining the company’s SQF food safety and food quality system, complying with any applicable food regulations and striving for continuous improvement in all areas.

SAFETY

It is expected that this position participates in the company’s safety program and also play a role creating a safe working environment for everyone.

Essential Functions:

• Inspect and sanitize machine at the start of shift.
• Taste and check temperature of product.
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
• Assists in cooking cottage cheese.
• Sets sour cream.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Keeps a record of lot numbers of cartons, lids, buckets and ingredients.
• Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers.
• Inspects filled container and weight to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, ink, buckets, or labels.
• Places supplies on spindles or other feeding devices.
• Positions and holds container in machine.
• Rinse, disassemble, wash, sanitize and reassemble machines, vats, and clean work area. This involves hand scrubbing vats and parts and hooking up tanks for CIP.
• Stirring or mixing Product with a shovel
• Keep warehouses organized and clean
• Keep product rotated properly (First in – First out rule)
• Dispensing and working with Chemicals in a safe manner.
• Maintain proper code dates and weights for product
• Data entry in EMRS, spreadsheets, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a hot/humid environment
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be dependable and responsible
• Ability to maintain good work relations
• Ability to handle repetitive motions for long periods of time such as twisting, bending, reaching and stirring
• Ability to lift 50lbs, work with heavy tools and equipment.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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