Operator Filler- Relief

Nestlé; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Filler Operator in Modesto, California, responsible for operating and maintaining filler machines for Carnation Evaporated Milk production. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of double seamers and X-ray imaging techniques, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while performing detailed inspections.

This role requires the ability to work collaboratively and maintain cleanliness in the work area. Benefits include performance-based incentives and a competitive rewards package, including healthcare and 401k options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of can filling processes and equipment.
• Ability to perform visual and teardown inspections.
• Experience with safety and quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain filler machines for can production.
• Perform inspections and compliance checks.
• Mentor new Filler Operators.

Skills

Double Seamers and Seamers

Thermo detection X-Ray imaging

Can cleaning systems

Can coding machines

Automated lid feeders

Basic computer skills

Preventive maintenance

Job description

The filler operator is primarily running the filler machine with 3 lines that results in combining: cans, ends and lids. This gives us our final product of Carnation Evaporated milk.

Operator must have knowledge and understanding of double Seamers and Seamers, Thermo detection X-Ray imaging fill level detection device, can cleaning systems, can coding machines and automated lid feeders. Operator is responsible for visual and teardown inspections of double can seams and net weight programs for product release. Performs sanitation and cleaning of all equipment as related to the filling process.

Employees shall follow all the plant safety and quality rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately and maintain compliance with regulations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fill manual and automated rotary lid feeders for up to three seamer machines.
• Operate machinery to assure a continuous flow of finished product and cans to the fillers and ends to the seamers.
• Perform can teardown and visual can inspections and record measurements at prescribed intervals.
• Track can and lid usage by shift and product.
• Grease and clean all equipment at prescribed intervals.
• Perform can weight checks to verify proper fill weights are being maintained and record weights at prescribed intervals.
• Monitor can cleaning equipment (can blowers), x-ray fill detection devices and other related equipment and keep appropriate records as required by Nestle QA and regulatory agencies.
• Perform all sanitary aspects of clean-up in the work area including CIP of all finished product lines and fillers including CIP of Silos. Manually clean as required to maintain all equipment, including conveyors, overhead belts and magnetic elevators in a sanitary condition.
• Adhere to Plant Safety, GMP and Plant Rules.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area including storage lockers and can laboratory.
• Mentor new and existing Filler Operators.
• Must be able to perform preventive maintenance and inspection of filler valves, pumps, vacuum systems and pneumatics.
• Perform sensory testing
• Perform SAP transactions as necessary
• Must have a basic understanding of computers in order to operate equipment and to perform SAP transactions

General Expectations

Employee must come to work promptly and regularly, work under the supervision of others, at times under stressful conditions, work within deadlines, and be able to work professionally with others at all times and in all situations.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $24.68. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)