Overnight Filler Operator — Dairy Production

dfa; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pension plan

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paid sick leave

Yearly increases

Career growth opportunities – we promo

Competitive pay

Job summary

Meadow Gold Dairy is hiring Machine Operators to run and monitor two production-line machines, perform setup, cleaning, and quality checks, and document results. The role emphasizes GMP adherence and effective cross-department communication to meet daily deadlines.

The position offers union benefits, healthcare, paid sick leave, and annual pay increases, with opportunities for career growth and advancement within DFA.

Qualifications

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.

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 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.
• 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

Skills

Math skills

Reading & comprehension

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Meadow Gold Dairy is hiring Machine Operators to run and monitor two production-line machines, perform setup, cleaning, and quality checks, and document results. The role emphasizes GMP adherence and effective cross-department communication to meet daily deadlines.

The position offers union benefits, healthcare, paid sick leave, and annual pay increases, with opportunities for career growth and advancement within DFA.