MFG FILLER OPERATOR

Westover Dairy; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westover Dairy is seeking a machine operator to manage operation and changeovers for high-quality production in a food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to our Customer 1st strategy while following standard work and documentation requirements.

The candidate should be 18+, with strong attention to detail and basic math skills, plus effective written communication. Prior food manufacturing experience is desirable, and regular attendance is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written communication, including legibility.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and changeover assigned machinery to maintain quality.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Ensure daily orders are met and maintain SQR performance.
• Read and follow standard work for the machine and processes.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and attend to attendance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Basic math

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of machine operation and changeover activities to achieve and maintain world class quality.
• Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy.
• Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles.
• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
• Follow all safety procedures including wearing all required personal protective equipment.
• Effectively and safely operate and maintain the assigned machine and all related equipment to ensure all daily orders are met.
• Complete safety observations when assigned.
• Read and follow standard work for assigned machine.
• Follow all standard work processes.
• Verify proper components at the work station before beginning a job.
• Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately and legibly.
• Maintain reliable attendance, including overtime as needed.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Actively participate in Total Process Control activities.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written communication skills, including legibility.
• Basic math skills.

Desired:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any previous food manufacturing experience.