In this role, you are reporting to the Lead Hand and/or Production Manager.
Job Purpose:
Responsible for delivering quality products through efficient and productive operation of filler machines across several production lines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set-up, operate, and monitor filling equipment across multiple production lines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate equipment operating issues.
- Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a systematic, safe, and efficient manner.
- Ensure equipment is disassembled, properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in processes.
- Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks; following GMP.
- Manually feed bottles and containers onto the production line.
- Monitor weight, seals, caps, and general packaging of a product.
- Ensure containers are being fed at the required rate to maintain production standards
- Adjust filler timing and filling volume; check materials as needed.
- Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a systematic, safe and efficient manner.
- Maintain communication with other departments, co-workers and management.
- Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in processes.
REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITY & EXPERIENCE
- 1 to 3 years experience in a similar role
- Mechanically inclined to fix and resolve equipment operating issues
- Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Able to perform all tasks within the department including lifting to 20kg
- Able to stand and walk throughout the shift
- Able to work overtime and weekends as required
- Punctual, reliable and responsible
- Able to work well in a team environment and support fellow team members
What Other Companies Call this Role:
- Filler Operator
- Food Manufacturing Operator
- Food Production Worker
- Packaging Operator
- Manufacturing Operator
- Production Filler Operator
Pay range – $16.20-$18.20