Filler Operator

Filler Operator

The Filler Operator plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of production duties, contributing to customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. This position involves setting up, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting production equipment, while strictly following standard operating procedures. The Filler Operator supports the manufacture of dairy-related products, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve assigned goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Operate filling equipment, including setup, prestart, startup, operation, shutdown, and cleaning, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment following established procedures and notify others of mechanical malfunctions.
• Engage in CIP processes, including chemical input temperature and time controls, and monitor COP, including manual washing of equipment.
• Maintain production schedules, meet order expectations, monitor variances, and report out-of-spec issues.
• Clear jam-ups and restore production line operation.
• Comply with GMPs, SOPs, and corporate/plant policies, rules, and regulations.
• Utilize the inventory control system for proper inventory updates and detail lookup.
• Perform ongoing product quality control checks.
• Support all production facility areas as assigned and train in key production areas.
• Gain competence in online circuits and ensure proper facility hookups.
• Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs as assigned.
• Comply with all legal dairy processing and safety requirements, reporting concerns to supervisors.
• Work safely and report safety concerns promptly, taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Report food safety problems, initiate actions, and support SQF by maintaining food safety and quality.
• Ensure direct reports' duties are covered during absences and act as a backup as necessary.
• Maintain sanitary work areas and adhere to sanitation practices.
• Communicate effectively between shifts and departments.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in visual inspection and quality control.
• General production skills.
• Ability to operate filling machines and handle general labor tasks.
• Strong understanding of safety and sanitation practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Familiarity with the company's mission, purpose, and goals.
• Ability to operate facility equipment in assigned areas.
• Completion of all company training requirements.
• Ability to interpret company documents and UPC/code information.

Why Work Here?

Working here means you will only need to work 15 days a month, providing an excellent work-life balance. There are ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the company, as we promote from within. Enjoy complimentary milk and yogurt during breaks in an extremely clean facility.

Work Environment:

This role operates in an FDA-regulated environment with shifts of 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, covering 365 days a year. The night shift runs from 6 PM to 6:30 AM. The dress code includes a company uniform and steel-toed shoes, which can be purchased affordably. The company is a fourth-generation, family-owned producer and distributor of various dairy products, working with over 250 local family farms and operating multiple manufacturing facilities in Central New York.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Syracuse, New York.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $24.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in East Syracuse, NY.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.