ESL Filler Operator
dairy farmers of americaSanta Ana (CA)
About the role
Filler Equipment Operator Maintain safe and efficient operation of filler equipment while maximizing production up-time, minimizing shrink, and maintaining quality.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Available to work 3rd Shift 10:00pm - 2:30pm Monday - Friday off Saturday and SundaySet up, operate, and monitor ESL filling lines to meet production schedules and quality standards
- Perform sanitation, production startup, CIP (Clean-In-Place) procedures, and equipment cleanup activities
- Conduct dye checks, weight adjustments, and packaging quality inspections
- Perform sterilization and routine maintenance of ESL filling equipment
- Maintain optimum productivity levels while minimizing downtime
- Operate box-forming, coding/marking, and casing equipment
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and company policies
- Complete production, quality, and sanitation documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach lifts as required
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members
- Work independently and as part of a production team to achieve operational goals
- Assist with additional duties and projects as assigned by management
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Production or general work experience preferred
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
- Able to effectively work in a team environmentAble to legibly write entries for record keeping
- Able to work in a fast-paced environmentAble to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must have a working knowledge of sanitation, production and CIP clean up.
- Must be able to perform dye checks, weight adjustments and overall packaging duties.
- Must be able to do full clean up, sterilization, production and maintenance of ESL fillers.
- Must be able to maintain optimum productivity on a daily basis.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
- Must be able to operate box forming and casing equipment.
- Must be able to set up and operate coding/marking equipment.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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