Filler Operator

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Filler Operator to join our production team. This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining filling equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The Filler Operator plays a critical role in ensuring products are filled, packaged, and coded accurately while meeting company quality, safety, and production standards.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, quality-driven, and capable of working efficiently in a high-volume production setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor filling, packaging, and related production equipment to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment to meet production specifications and minimize downtime.
• Maintain high production output while ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety procedures, and sanitation requirements.
• Perform routine equipment inspections to ensure proper operation and product quality.
• Verify product specifications, including fill weights, package integrity, code dates, labels, and product appearance.
• Conduct required quality checks and document results accurately.
• Monitor production lines for defects and take corrective action when needed.
• Maintain proper product flow and coordinate with upstream and downstream production personnel.
• Complete required sanitation and cleaning procedures on equipment and surrounding work areas.
• Accurately record production data, downtime, waste, and quality checks.
• Assist with changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Promptly report mechanical, quality, food safety, or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Support inventory control and proper handling of packaging materials and production supplies.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Promote a strong safety culture by following all company safety policies and encouraging safe work practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Preferred

• Previous experience operating filling, packaging, or processing equipment in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and production equipment.
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions and wear required PPE.

Success Factors

The successful Filler Operator is:

• Safety-focused
• Dependable and punctual
• Detail-oriented
• Mechanically inclined
• Quality-driven
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to teamwork and continuous improvement