Filler Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

Shift: 4:00am-12:30pm. Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays. Hourly Pay: $21.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Tend machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, and labeling.
• Start machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions.
• Stop machine and report malfunction to supervisor.
• Varying machines involved in this operation include the 30 Valve filler, Quart filler, Nep filler, Bulk filler, 18 Valve plastic filler, and the 1/2 Gallon paper filler.
• Examine containers from all lines for seals, labels, weights, dates, and valves.
• Seals are to be checked top and bottom for stains and valves are to be checked for excess leakage.
• Review with the lab for approvals of each product change on each machine.
• Remove defective containers and notify foreman of machine malfunction.
• Place containers on machine and adjust machines of various sizes.
• Record information in 15-minute intervals for weight, date, and label.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent.
• Related experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Competencies

• Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate through multiple channels, ensuring messages are understood and delivered appropriately.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise, solving problems within and outside of departments.
• Customer Focus: Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
• Initiative: Proactively identify opportunities and address potential threats, acting independently and decisively.
• Problem-Solving: Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance, analyzing challenges and finding practical solutions.
• Collaboration: Take responsibility for deliverables while supporting others to meet collective goals, working harmoniously with others toward a common goal.

Physical Demands

• Sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Lift 50-60 pounds.
• Reach, handle dairy products, push and pull stacks of products weighing up to 200 lbs.

Work Environment

• May require working in a cooler room with varying degrees of temperature.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels.
• The work environment is usually moderate/high.
• Wet/slippery work conditions.

Company Overview

Maola is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and environmental sustainability, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to local communities. For more information, visit www.maolamilk.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.