Filler Operator - High Point, United States - Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers

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    Filler Operator tends machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, labeling. Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor. Various machines involved in this operation such as the 30 Valve filler; Quart filler; Nep filler; Bulk filler; 18 Valve plastic filler; and the 1/2 Gallon paper filler.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
    • Tends machine thatfill pasteurized products into containers.
    • Examines containers from all lines for seals, labels, weights, dates, and valves.
    • Seals are to be checked top and bottom for stains and valves are tobechecked for excess leakage.
    • Review with the lab for approvals of each product change on each machine.
    • Observes flow of milk into machine andremove defective containers.
    • Notifies foreman of machine malfunction.
    • Place containers on machine and adjust machines of various sizes.
    • Records information in 15 minutes intervals for weight, date, and label.
    • It is the responsibility of all employees to follow our safety protocols at all times, including but not limited to, using the appropriate tools for the appropriate tasks, maintaining a safe working environment, educating yourself on rules, hazards, and safe practices in your workplace, communicating unsafe practices or conditions, and assisting others as necessary to ensure safe practices are maintained.
    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
    • Related experience preferred
    PHYSICAL DEMANDSRequire reaching, handling, and near and far vision. Able to lift medium (50 lbs. max or 25lbsfrequently).

    Work Schedule Requirements:Must be available all shifts; to include nights, weekend and holidays.

    WORK ENVIRONMENTExposed to a noise level of 90decibels. The noiselevelin the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTSPerform other related duties asrequiredby supervision.

    Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

    MDVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)