Filler Operator-Springfield (CR4-5pm-5:30am, rotating schedule 2/2/3/2))

Description

SUMMARY: Responsible for working with MicroBlend, bottle filler, and capper at levels of beverage quality and efficiency as determined by management. Filler operators are required to operate and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for bottling, changeovers, sanitation and CIP. All aspects and requirements of GMP and Food Safety are included.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  

• Physical handling of product, materials, supplies and equipment.
• Adhere to startup procedures, bottling responsibilities and changeovers.
• Operate equipment required of the bottle filler.
• Maintain machine speed at optimum operating levels.
• Responsible for the rinsing and pumping of product during change overs.
• Responsible for the actual changing of capper handling parts and the filler front end.
• Adhere to good manufacturing and safety standards.
• Responsible for meeting productivity requirements.
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area to comply with Company safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned or requested.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

COMPETENCIES: Demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift.   

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. One (1) year general work experience.  
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and work instruction. Ability to respond to common inquires.
• Mathematical Skills: High degree of ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. This position requires the use of good math skills to make several calculations per minute.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied in both written and verbal format. Close attention to detail required to verify product and date codes.

Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Forklift License for lift operation, and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.

Other Skills and Abilities: None.

Other Qualifications: None.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.  

The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, carry and/or move from 10 to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision. Repetitive use of the hands/arms/shoulders required in completing required work. Bend and rotate at the waist 45 degrees with full are extension while lifting up to 45 pounds at a rate of 9 times per hour. Climb a mobile ladder having 5 steps while carrying weights up to 45 pounds up to 10 times per hour.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (typical Production work environment). The floors of the production area are smooth, however are often wet and slippery. Employee will be required to wear safety shoes/boots while on duty.

Moderate stress may be created by the fast pace of Production operations.