CHECK WEIGHT OPERATOR - Processing Night Shift

Responsibilities

• Inspects the required number of containers for proper weight control in accordance with procedure.
• Ensures that container weights are within the acceptable parameters and adjusts as necessary.
• When weights exceed the maximum allowed on retort products, immediately shuts down the line and notifies management.
• Reports to management when weight control cannot be maintained.
• Assists and communicates with filler operators on filler operations, CIP cleanups, initial startup, startup from downtime, broken jar cleanup, etc.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly; then delivers paperwork to the quality control lab.
• Maintains supply of caps in Hopper along with Filler Operator.
• Monitors closure quality and reports to management any issues.
• Communicates effectively with de-palletizer operator.
• Checks cap and glass quality of x-ray rejects; ensures defects are delivered to the lab for analysis.
• Tracks discarded jars and any other items listed on procedures.
• Documents and tracks cap box inventory as they are used throughout the shift.
• Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and works in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Utilizes scanners or thin client units to make SAP transactions for the purpose of maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Performs items on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Clears cardboard, trash, and excess pallets from filler room.
• Maintains sanitary equipment conditions during production.
• Changes product code on x-ray machine.
• Operates fork lift as necessary to resupply cap inventory.
• Maintains a safe environment and performs other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in training new operators.
• Functions in a team‑based structure and positively contributes to team‑based efforts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Must obtain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment physical and drug screen.

Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to function in a team‑based structure and positively contribute to team‑based efforts.
• Effective communication with filler operators, de‑palletizer operator, and management.

Pay

• Shift premium: $0.50 per hour for shifts starting after 2 pm.

Schedule

• Standard shift: 8 pm – 4 am, Monday – Friday; Saturdays as required based on demand.