Kagome USA, Inc.
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Filler Operator III
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Kagome USA, Inc.
Job Purpose And Summary Ensure quality of products by completing the approved training matrix and on-the-job training conducted by the Filler Operator I. Operate hot pouch forming and filling machines. Monitor and track fill weights, temperatures, and pouch codes. Support the review, understanding, and compliance of all programs, policies, and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
Duties And Responsibilities
Follow approved procedures while operating machines that form and fill hot pouches (70%). Ensure pouch quality based on specifications.
Set up and adjust equipment including check weigher equipment, metal detectors, temperature control devices, and input data into computer.
Train other filler operators and break reliefs, covering material handling, tracking, filling, and documentation procedures.
Complete start‑up sheets for all products and ensure accuracy.
Monitor and perform CIP/COP/GMP of the filling room and all associated areas.
Willingness to move between shifts to evaluate training effectiveness and procedure compliance.
Perform a dye test on pouches once an hour to check seal integrity.
Change 150‑lb. film rolls while eliminating waste using a forklift and lift car (5%). Follow machine operation manuals to perform preventive maintenance.
Follow approved procedures to perform CIP/COP of filling machines and room sanitation, ensuring GMP compliance (5%).
Complete production, quality, and sanitation paperwork (5%).
Perform other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor (5%).
Position Dimensions And Qualifications Internal Contacts:
Production Manager, supervisors, maintenance personnel, PDS crew, tomato batch operator, tomato bin dump operator, QC/QA.
External Contacts:
Customers, R&D, auditors, ingredient and chemical suppliers.
Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Willingness to continue education through approved courses or classes that will enhance personal and professional growth.
Food processing experience in a technically advanced facility preferred.
Skills And Abilities
Interpersonal and Communication: Operate with minimal supervision, follow CIP/COP/GMP and sanitation procedures, safety rules, and other directives. Speak and write English.
Technical and Analytical: Basic math skills, process equipment problem‑solving aptitude, mechanical aptitude, forklift operation, computer literacy (Word, Excel, procedure templates). Document operation details such as downtime, film usage, fill volume, temperature, and seal integrity.
Administrative and Operations: Document batching, CIP/COP/GMP and room sanitation processes; apply time‑management skills to make the batching process efficient and cost effective.
Physical Demands Agile, standing for long periods, reaching, bending, lifting 50+ lbs, climbing stairs, ability to work various shifts.
Work Environment Food plant with cold, hot, and humid conditions; wet floors; high noise levels; forklift traffic. This is a safety‑sensitive position.
Special Equipment Used Pouch filling machines, lift cart, high‑pressure wash station, portable foaming unit, computer, metal detectors, check‑weight machines, general maintenance tools for COP/CIP equipment, and required hand tools.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing and Production
Industries Manufacturing
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Filler Operator III
role at
Kagome USA, Inc.
Job Purpose And Summary Ensure quality of products by completing the approved training matrix and on-the-job training conducted by the Filler Operator I. Operate hot pouch forming and filling machines. Monitor and track fill weights, temperatures, and pouch codes. Support the review, understanding, and compliance of all programs, policies, and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
Duties And Responsibilities
Follow approved procedures while operating machines that form and fill hot pouches (70%). Ensure pouch quality based on specifications.
Set up and adjust equipment including check weigher equipment, metal detectors, temperature control devices, and input data into computer.
Train other filler operators and break reliefs, covering material handling, tracking, filling, and documentation procedures.
Complete start‑up sheets for all products and ensure accuracy.
Monitor and perform CIP/COP/GMP of the filling room and all associated areas.
Willingness to move between shifts to evaluate training effectiveness and procedure compliance.
Perform a dye test on pouches once an hour to check seal integrity.
Change 150‑lb. film rolls while eliminating waste using a forklift and lift car (5%). Follow machine operation manuals to perform preventive maintenance.
Follow approved procedures to perform CIP/COP of filling machines and room sanitation, ensuring GMP compliance (5%).
Complete production, quality, and sanitation paperwork (5%).
Perform other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor (5%).
Position Dimensions And Qualifications Internal Contacts:
Production Manager, supervisors, maintenance personnel, PDS crew, tomato batch operator, tomato bin dump operator, QC/QA.
External Contacts:
Customers, R&D, auditors, ingredient and chemical suppliers.
Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Willingness to continue education through approved courses or classes that will enhance personal and professional growth.
Food processing experience in a technically advanced facility preferred.
Skills And Abilities
Interpersonal and Communication: Operate with minimal supervision, follow CIP/COP/GMP and sanitation procedures, safety rules, and other directives. Speak and write English.
Technical and Analytical: Basic math skills, process equipment problem‑solving aptitude, mechanical aptitude, forklift operation, computer literacy (Word, Excel, procedure templates). Document operation details such as downtime, film usage, fill volume, temperature, and seal integrity.
Administrative and Operations: Document batching, CIP/COP/GMP and room sanitation processes; apply time‑management skills to make the batching process efficient and cost effective.
Physical Demands Agile, standing for long periods, reaching, bending, lifting 50+ lbs, climbing stairs, ability to work various shifts.
Work Environment Food plant with cold, hot, and humid conditions; wet floors; high noise levels; forklift traffic. This is a safety‑sensitive position.
Special Equipment Used Pouch filling machines, lift cart, high‑pressure wash station, portable foaming unit, computer, metal detectors, check‑weight machines, general maintenance tools for COP/CIP equipment, and required hand tools.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing and Production
Industries Manufacturing
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