Filler Operator - Night Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Possible Saturdays

Competitive pay

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a production operator to run filling lines, verify codes, and complete required documentation. You will help maintain quality and GMP compliance while ensuring accurate inventory and product traceability.

The role runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM, with possible Saturdays based on demand. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, rising to $23.66 after 90 days, plus a $0.50 per hour shift differential for late shifts.

Qualifications

• Math calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Able to obtain forklift license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates filling machines and sets fill weights for products.
• Reports quality or operational issues and submits work orders.
• Checks container coding accuracy and maintains inventory data in SAP.
• Maintains GMP compliance and sanitation per DFA standards.
• Performs CIP/COP sanitizing and safe chemical handling.
• Supports team with setup, changeovers, and cleaning during/after production.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Math skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

#37957

Company

Dairy Farmers of America

Description

General Purpose:

Operates Pneumatic Scale Filler, Silgan Capper, Video Jet Coder and performs all related functions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adjusts Filling machine with proper fill weight for product.
• Reports quality and operational issues to management as they occur and submits work orders.
• Checks accuracy of container coding for product being filled.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Monitors chart recorders and makes adjustments when necessary.
• Ensures fill detection equipment is functioning prior to startup and tests regularly during a production run.
• Assists Check Weight Operator to supply capper.
• Isolates product that deviates from standards and reports to management.
• Monitors Rinser temperature, spray pattern, and clears jams.
• Follows filed operating process at all times.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Obtains all necessary samples of product in a timely manner.
• Performs CIP/COP sanitizing utilizing procedures and methods.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Examines final package for any defects, i.e. glass, cap, code, etc.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00PM to 4:00AM
• Possible Saturdays based on Demand
• $18.50 Starting Pay / Increase to $23.66 @ 90 Days
• Shift Differential Paid at $.50/per hour with shifts starting at 2pm or Later

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Able to effectively communicate in writing & speech (English)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.

Pay Range

$18.50 to start, Increase after 90 days

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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