Filler Operator

About the Role

Reiter Dairy, part of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is seeking a Filler Operator to join their production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum product quality by operating the filler for various product families, following regulatory standards and maintaining cleanliness and sterility.
• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor production line equipment.
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Monitor product weights, seals, caps, and overall packaging.
• Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, and check the mat as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for each product.
• Operate and monitor labeler operations, managing jams and threading wrap to prevent downtime.
• Perform safe and efficient filler and filler line changeovers.
• Complete cleaning checklists after production runs.
• Prepare equipment for the next run, including size changes.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees regarding production efficiency.
• Ensure all paperwork is clear, legible, accurate, and completed with required information, adhering to SOPs.
• Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Adhere to all required work safe practices, including wearing PPE, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
• Responsible for food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality within the designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working knowledge and experience with labeler operations.
• Ability to analyze process data and equipment performance data.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Familiarity with PPE, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
• Understanding of food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in all units of measure.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, push, or pull for virtually the entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, including overhead.
• Ability to work in a wet environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment screens (drug, background, and criminal checks).