Machine Operator III

Department: Montgomery Machine Operator III (2ndShift)

Work Schedule: Monday thru Saturday (2nd Shift 4:30pm-Until) (1-2 days off a week)

About Us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100 years of historical strength and stability
• Co-Packer for of the world’s leading food and beverage companies
• Benefit package to include:
• 40 hours vacation after first year
• Comprehensive Medical and Secondary
• Dental, Vision, STD, Life Insurance, Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program (Family Guidance)
• 10 Paid Holiday
• 401 K after first year
• Monthly Safety Lottery
• Monthly Attendance Incentive
• Paid Weekly
• Fast pace environment

Job Summary Description

The Operator-Machine III Filler Operator is responsible for producing quality products while running continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment efficiently and safely. The Filler Operator must perform cleaning and sanitation requirements to meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and safely by performing the following duties:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Inspect process and filling system for cleanliness. Record and notify management in the event of failure. Setup and install appropriate change parts.
• * Inspect and install food safety equipment including filter screens, magnets, and filler valve components.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of all machine safety switches and guards.
• Adjust position and timing of all parts for the package being produced.
• Inspect thermal process piping to ensure proper flow of product.
• Inspect and operate bottle rinser to ensure all empty bottles are free of potential contaminates.
• Install, interpret, and monitor thermal process recording charts.
• Operate touch-screens to select appropriate recipe, temperatures, flow rates and pressures for the product being manufactured.
• Operate filling and processing support equipment including: headspace sterilizers, hot boxes, cap hoppers, and cooling tunnels.
• Perform and document quality checks including in-bottle temperatures, cap application (pull-up, torque, and cap temperature), fill weights, primary package code verification, and verify thermal process from manual gauges.
• Perform hot water flushes for shut-down and flavor changes. Verify cleanliness with in-bottle samples.
• Use appropriate methods for production start-up and shut-down to avoid product carry-over or any other potential contamination.
• Document any instance of filler down-time. Notify management of conditions that prevent the filler from running reliably at steady state.

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required.
• Ability to work with all functional team members
• Ability to climb and stand on elevated surfaces
• Effective communication skills and problem solving.
• Ability to move at least 10-lbs
• Repeated standing and walking
• Frequent exposure to water, steam, and heat

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.65 - $15.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask required. Vaccinations recommended.

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Filling & Insert Machine Operators: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location