What are the responsibilities and job description for the Filler Operator position at Maola Local Dairies?
SHIFT: 1st
HOURS: 4:00am-12:30pm=Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
HOURLY PAY= $20.50 PER HOUR
Why you will love working at Maola:
- Owned by a cooperative of family farmers who are passionate about cultivating sustainable dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.
- 100 years of dedicated stability and growth across 11 states.
- Competitive pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Time Off Provisions, and more, available no later than one month after hire.
- Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.
SUMMARY
Tends machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, labeling. Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor. Various machines involved in this operation such as the 30 Valve filler; Quart filler; Nep filler; Bulk filler; 18 Valve plastic filler; and the 1/2 Gallon paper filler.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Tends machine that fill pasteurized products into containers.
- Examines containers from all lines for seals, labels, weights, dates, and valves.
- Seals are to be checked top and bottom for stains and valves are to be checked for excess leakage.
- Review with the lab for approvals of each product change on each machine.
- Observes flow of milk into machine and remove defective containers.
- Notifies foreman of machine malfunction.
- Place containers on machine and adjust machines of various sizes.
- Records information in 15 minutes intervals for weight, date, and label.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Related experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Require reaching, handling, and near and far vision. Able to lift medium (50 lbs. max or 25 lbs frequently).
WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS Perform other related duties as required by supervision.
Maola Local Dairies, owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA), sustainably produces a full suite of nutritious dairy products through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.
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