Job Summary

The Filler Operator is responsible for the filling & packing of products according to the individual work order specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures. Individuals must maintain a safe and pleasant manner while ensuring the department meets its goal of completing as many work orders per day as possible, with maximum safety, quality, and accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn, practice, and adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for Manufacturing
• Learn, practice, and adhere to all Safety and Quality policies and procedures
• Learn, practice, and adhere to Filler Department Policies and Procedures.
• Learn, practice, and adhere to all processing, change over, clean-up, and sanitation procedures related to equipment and machines in the department, per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Safe, effective and efficient set-up and operation of filler machines and all related equipment to meet the Work Order (WO) instructions per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety instructions
• Process Work Orders efficiently and accurately per instructions and the daily production schedule
• Responsible for sterilization and manual washing of machine components, including CIP and SIP
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality of product and processes and making required operating adjustments
• Perform regular quality testing
• Assist with minor repair and maintenance of machines
• Responsible for the documentation of products for the filler and capper machines; including taking weights, teardowns to check integrity of the cartons, assuring caps are on properly, downtime recording, documenting necessary information on the sanitation log
• Perform fill volume and fill weight checks and make volume or net weight adjustments as necessary
• Observe entrance of cartons into the machine to detect damaged or defective cartons which would jam the machine. Remove defective cartons when needed
• Maintain and refill supply of caps and cases to machine to insure proper plant operation at all times
• Assure caps and cases are properly applied and sealed; including inspection of cap glue pattern and case integrity
• Learn and follow the process flow and step by step requirements for aseptic manufacturing
• Complete all assigned cleaning tasks as required by the master cleaning schedule or assigned cleaning tasks

• Work with Quality team to ensure food safety and quality standards are met

• Understand all part numbers, lot numbers, and product descriptions as they relate to the Work Order (WO)
• Demonstrate good judgment by reacting to unsafe acts or conditions by making them safe or reporting them immediately to those who can correct them
• Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and eliminate waste
• Update and maintain all required logs and paperwork within the department (i.e.: equipment use, cleaning logs, Work Order (WO), etc.) legibly and accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure employee safety, product integrity and efficiency
• Perform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times and have regular and reliable attendance
• Work in other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned