Dairy Farmers of America is hiring: Filler Operator - Relief (North) in Californ

Overview

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The Relief Operator is responsible for performing all the duties related to filling operations. This position will relieve other operators in Production, which include Fillers, Corrugation, and Debag.

Responsibilities

• Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed.
• Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items to ensure product specifications are met.
• Visually inspect boxes, cartons and other packaged materials for printing defects.
• Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages.
• Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed.
• Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units.
• Inspect packaging, coding and seals to verify conformance to specifications and perform necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
• Have working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations, watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent downtime due to handler error.
• Record movement of stock in and out of work areas.
• Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities to Supervisor.
• Ensure the machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete log books as required.
• 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 SOPs.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput and troubleshoot.
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safety practices, including 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 the designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 12 months combined work experience in Production, Labelers, De-Bag, and Corrugated.
• Must be able to operate SERTI effectively.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Forklift Operator Certification required or must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test in 30 days.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.; frequently lift and/or move above shoulder height; stand, walk, kneel and bend for the majority of shift.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• 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 fit-for-duty screens as applicable.

Compensation Details

Pay Rate: $27.48 - $34.35

Paid Sick Pay

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

EAP Program

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Up to $34.35

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Dairy Product Manufacturing