General Purpose
Operate filler equipment of various product families following regulatory standards.
Job Duties and 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 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, 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
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to effectively work in a team environment
- Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
- Able to use company computer systems
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to follow directions
- 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
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
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