Filler Operator - Athens Tennessee

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Athens, Tennessee
Posted On: 04/26/2024

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 - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. - 6 months related experience required. - Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. - Must be able to stand, walk, push, or pull for virtually the entire shift. - Must be able to lift- up to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead. - Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to cleaning chemicals. - Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays. - Be able to effectively work in a team environment. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. - Must be able to pass all pre*employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks). An Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled More...

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