Filler Operator - Culture- Swing Shift

Model Dairy LLC; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Model Dairy LLC in California is seeking an employee to perform a variety of dairy processing tasks and quality checks during a swing shift (1:30 pm–10:00 pm). You will operate and monitor equipment, assist in cottage cheese production, and ensure packaging accuracy and safety standards.

The role involves cleaning, sanitation, and record keeping (lot numbers, weights) with data entry in EMRS and spreadsheets. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires a High School diploma or better.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work swing shift 1:30 pm–10:00 pm.
• Equal Opportunity Employer – rights notice applies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and sanitize machine at the start of shift.
• Taste and check temperature of product.
• Start machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions.
• Assist in cooking cottage cheese.
• Set sour cream.
• Stop machine and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Keep records of lot numbers for cartons, lids, buckets and ingredients.
• Make minor adjustments or repairs (valves, guides, or damaged containers).
• Inspect filled containers and weight to ensure packaging per specs.
• Feed product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices; unload packaged product.
• Replenish packaging supplies (plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, ink, buckets, labels).
• Place supplies on spindles or feeding devices.
• Position and hold container in machine.
• Rinse, disassemble, wash, sanitize and reassemble machines and vats; CIP cleaning.
• Stir or mix product with a shovel.
• Keep warehouses organized and clean.
• Rotate product by First In, First Out.
• Dispense and handle chemicals safely.
• Maintain proper code dates and weights for product.
• Data entry in EMRS, spreadsheets, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team Player

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Flexibility

Education

High School or better

Tools

EMRS

Spreadsheets

Job description

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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

• 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

Pay range: $28.41

Shift: 1:30 pm-10:00pm (Swing Shift)

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
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.