Filler Operator: Precision Packaging & Quality

Dairy Farmers of America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America operates a manufacturing facility in Missouri, seeking a production line operator to support filler equipment across product families. You will perform setup, monitoring, documentation, and QA sampling to ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include adjusting filler timing, handling line changeovers, and maintaining clean, safe work practices. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced setting and communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Must read, write, and speak English and document clearly.

Responsibilities

• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment of the production line.
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
• Make adjustments to filler timing and filling; check mat as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for each product.
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees about problems affecting efficiency.
• Follow GMP and safety requirements; perform line changeovers safely.
• Prepare equipment for next run including size changes as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Follow directions

Math in all units

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America operates a manufacturing facility in Missouri, seeking a production line operator to support filler equipment across product families. You will perform setup, monitoring, documentation, and QA sampling to ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include adjusting filler timing, handling line changeovers, and maintaining clean, safe work practices. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced setting and communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.