Job Details

Job Type:Regular

Working at Agropur means being a member of an extended family where simplicity and honesty are part of everyday life, and where the management style is based on integrity, openness and autonomy. You too can join the Agropur family!

The Filler Operator I is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of their assigned production filler, associated process system and packaging equipment as necessary to ensure meeting production demands, minimizing product shrink and maintaining product quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor production filler equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity to customer standards and specifications.
• Safely and efficiently set up, operate and clean filler machines/equipment as assigned.
• Be proficient in Sterilize-in-Place (SIP), operation and/or Clean-in-Place (CIP) of assigned filler machine.
• Perform basic clean, inspect and lube functions including basic Preventative Maintenance (PMs).
• Actively participate in startup, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment; clearing jams and reporting malfunctions to Supervisor as needed.
• Perform changeovers and line clears; accurately setting up next item's packaging and coding.
• Report out-of-standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Complete handwritten instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequencies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed work logs and inventory records.
• Monitor and review inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditions.
• Maintain assigned work area and production environment in a clean orderly condition; completing environmental cleaning requirements as needed.
• Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
• Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
• Report unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCP)

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

     

     

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Basic math skills plus fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity