Machine Operator - Filler 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Garelick Farms, part of Dairy Farmers of America, is hiring a Machine Operator - Filler for 1st shift in Massachusetts. This role runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with a $1,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a rate of $21.00 per hour.

You will operate filler equipment, document checks, and ensure packaging quality. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow SOPs, maintain GMP standards, and collaborate with multiple departments to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate filler equipment following regulatory standards.
• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor production line equipment.
• Complete documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and packaging quality.
• Adjust filler timing and filling; check material as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect samples for quality assurance testing.
• Prepare equipment for next run and size changes as needed.
• Maintain communication with other departments and report issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Company software

Fast-paced

Communication

Follow directions

Math skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience

Job description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a

Machine Operator - Filler 1stShift!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

1st Shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Sign on Bonus of $1,500 for External Candidates

Rate $21.00/hr.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operate filler equipment of various product families following regulatory standards.

JOB DUTIES AND 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.
• Adjust 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 that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
• Watch for jams on the label operator and effectively thread wrap to prevent downtime due to error.
• Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run.
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
• Able to use company computer systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans