Filler Operator

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Athens
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description:-- The Filler Operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards, ensuring the product is clean and sterile.-- 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.-- Ability to 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.-- Will have working knowledge and experience with labeler operations; watching for jams and effectively threading 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, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.-- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.-- Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.-- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.-- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.-- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.-- Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.-- Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.-- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.-- Perform other duties as assigned.Sunday-Saturday 4:00pm-12:30am Rotating Days Off, OT Required--Pay:$23.63

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