BIB/Tote Filling Machine Operator

BIB/Tote Filling Machine Operator 12 Mill Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 $20

• $22 an hour
• Full-time $20
• $22 an hour
• Full-time About the

Role:

This position supports our production team by filling and packaging milk and cream in a variety of container sizes. You'll work with filling machinery, pallet jacks, and packaging materials to prepare product for distribution. What You'll be

Doing:

Filling 2.5

• and 5-gallon bag-in-box products and large 300-gallon lined totes Placing filled bags into boxes and sending them down conveyor tracks Moving materials and finished product using pallet jacks Following established processes to meet daily production targets Working in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment This role is best suited for someone who: Prefers hands-on, routine work Likes knowing exactly what's expected each day Is comfortable working toward hourly or daily production goals Shows up consistently and works well as part of a team

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• 1+ years of equivalent experience, specifically food industry and manufacturing facility, preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb for extended hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, including overhead
• Must be able to work in an environment that includes exposure to noise, dust, moisture and varying temperatures
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack
• Some exposure to cleaning chemicals
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Must have well developed organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle and follow through on multiple projects
• Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to assist others
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with limited supervision
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays, and comply with all time and attendance policies

Essential Job Functions:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment within dairy production environment
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
• Monitor weights, seals, caps and general packaging of product
• Make adjustments to filler timing as needed
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
• Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
• Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
• Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
• Ensure Stackers are cleared between all label, package and product changes
• Communicate clearly to cold storage and warehouse team
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
• Carefully remove bottles from bags on the debagging table, ensuring no damage to the bottles
• Inspect packaging materials for defects and report any issues to the supervisor
• Perform label changeovers accurately and efficiently to meet production requirements
• Ensure that all labels are correctly applied and aligned according to specifications
• Verify that date codes on all packages are correct and legible
• Report any discrepancies in date codes to the quality control team
• Monitor and arrange proper storage location of totes with the help of the warehouse and cold storage teams
• Maintain an organized and tidy storage area, ensuring that materials are easily accessible
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may alter the efficiency of production
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clean, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, prerequisite programs and food quality related to designated area
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Work overtime as assigned
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Comply with all company policies and procedures

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $22.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This is a physically active position. Will you be comfortable standing/walking for the duration of your shift, with some moderate lifting (40-50lbs)? The schedule for this role is 3:00am to 1:00pm. Sunday/Monday/Wednesday/Thursday. Does this schedule work for you?

Experience:

Electric pallet jack: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person