Filler OperatorPrairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

Filler Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

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Job description

The Filler Operator runs and maintains fillers in a continuous flow vat to process milk, cream, and other dairy products, following specific methods and formulas. As a Filler Operator, you will be responsible for the quality, food safety, and product specifications.

Responsibilities :

Clean, set up, operate, and monitor filler equipment.
Complete all required quality checks and documentation.
Collect the required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of the product.
Make adjustments to filler timing and filling; check vat as needed.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Perform filler equipment and filler line changeovers for the next run safely.
Working knowledge with wrapper operations; watch for jams and effectively thread product wrap.
Complete the cleaning checklist once the line has completed the run.
Follow all sanitation and quality policies and procedures and report any deficiencies.
Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Qualifications and Experience :

Minimum age : 18

Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Experience analyzing and troubleshooting process data and equipment performance.

Data to improve quality and throughput.

Basic math competency required to perform calculations.

Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

One or two years of related experience and / or training preferred.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions :

Frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 75 pounds.

Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, or nut allergens. Exposed to noise / vibration, and chemicals.

Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder. Repetition-Hand / Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

Must be able to work in a wet environment (50 degrees) for extended periods of time.

Occasionally required to climb or balance.

Schedule : Monday - Saturday with 2 rotating days off; 10 : 00pm - 6 : 30am

Compensation : $19.35 per hour + $1 shift differential (6pm-6am)

Benefits : Medical, Vision, Dental insurance, Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, LifeMart Employee Discounts

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Monday - Saturday with 2 rotating days off; 10 : 00pm - 6 : 30am

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Filler Operator • Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215