Filler Operator

Filler Operator at Dairy Farmers of America in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Position : Filler Operator Location : Boise, Idaho Requisition ID: : 27690 This is a 2nd Shift position, working Mon-Tue-Wed-Thur-Fri from 3:00pm until 11:00pm Current pay rate is $23.16, plus overtime after 40 hours per week. - 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. - 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 preemployment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks). An Equal Opportunity Employer To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account