Filler Operator

4 weeks ago

East Syracuse, United States Byrne Dairy Full time
General Description:

The Filler Operator is responsible for completing assigned production duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Filler Operator does this by performing all required setup, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting requirements on production equipment while following standard operating procedures. The Filler Operator completes these functions to support the manufacture of extended shelf life (ESL) dairy-related products.

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
  2. Responsible for operating assigned filling equipment to include: Setup, pre-start, startup, operation, shut down, and cleaning, following standard operating procedures.
  3. Troubleshoots equipment following established procedures.
  4. Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
  5. CIP processes to include chemical input temp and time controls for CIP and monitor COP to include manual washing of equipment COP tank and equipment set up.
  6. Maintains production schedules, meets order expectations, monitors variances and reports out of spec., daily planning and schedule of production, and participates in waste reduction efforts.
  7. Clears any jam-ups and restores production line operation.
  8. Responsible for complying with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
  9. Utilizes inventory control system to ensure proper updating of inventory and to look up necessary details.
  10. Performs product quality control checks on an ongoing basis.
  11. Provides assistance and support to all areas in the production facility as assigned by supervisor/lead and begins to train and build competence on key areas in production such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines.
  12. Responsible for gaining competence on line circuits and learning proper hookups are made in the facility.
  13. Covers breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
  14. Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reported concerns to their supervisor/lead.
  15. Works safely and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
  16. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
  17. Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adhere to sanitation practices.
  18. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.
Essential Knowledge, and Skills:
  1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
  2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
  3. Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
  4. Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.
  5. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
  6. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
  7. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.
Education/Experience:
  1. GED or High School Diploma is preferred.
  2. Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience is highly preferred.
Performance Standards:
  1. Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager before the occurrence.
  2. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
  3. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in business- and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
  4. Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures, and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
  5. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
  6. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Work Schedule:
  1. Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
  2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by the Supervisor/Manager.
  3. Hourly: Generally scheduled for 36-48 hours (12-hour shifts); more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.
Environmental Concerns:
  1. Normally protected from weather. Temperature changes are possible with exposure to hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions.
  2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.
  3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.
Physical Job Requirements:
  1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
  2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
  3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with a meal break.
  4. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
  5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.


The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Byrne, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $24.50 to $32.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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