ESL Filler Operator

General Purpose:

Maintain safe and efficient operation of filler equipment while maximizing production up-time, minimizing shrink, and maintaining quality.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Available to work 3rd Shift 10:00pm - 6:30am Monday - Friday off Saturday and Sunday

• Set up, operate, and monitor ESL filling lines to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Perform sanitation, production startup, CIP (Clean-In-Place) procedures, and equipment cleanup activities
• Conduct dye checks, weight adjustments, and packaging quality inspections
• Perform sterilization and routine maintenance of ESL filling equipment
• Maintain optimum productivity levels while minimizing downtime
• Operate box-forming, coding/marking, and casing equipment
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and company policies
• Complete production, quality, and sanitation documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach lifts as required
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members
• Work independently and as part of a production team to achieve operational goals
• Assist with additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions

• Able to effectively work in a team environment

• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• 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

• Must have a working knowledge of sanitation, production and CIP clean up.

• Must be able to perform dye checks, weight adjustments and overall packaging duties.

• Must be able to do full clean up, sterilization, production and maintenance of ESL fillers.

• Must be able to maintain optimum productivity on a daily basis.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

• Must be able to operate box forming and casing equipment.

• Must be able to set up and operate coding/marking equipment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

$25.23-$32.54