Filler Operator/Canning Line Operator (2nd Shift)

Fortress Nutrition

We are seeking a strong, hard-working candidate with previous machine operating experience to join our rapidly growing Beverage Operations team! This position will be required to cross-train with the Line Operators to cover as and where needed to avoid production disruptions or delays.

 

What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:

  • $20.00-$23.00+ per hour + $1.00 Shift Premium 
  • Double Pay for Weekend Overtime Hours
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with GREAT Company Match
  • Affordable Insurance For You & Your Family – Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
  • Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
  • $1,000 Referral Bonuses – Uncapped!
  • AND more!

 

What Your Schedule Will Look Like:

  • 2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday

 

Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Filler Operator is responsible for operating the filler equipment of our high-speed canning/beverage production line and creating, producing, and packaging products. This position will cross-train on the canning line and will be required to fill in for and operate on the line during breaks, staffing shortages, and for PTO.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Setup, operate and maintain filler equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product output
  • Perform hourly quality checks to maintain specifications of product, following MMR instructions
  • Consistently read and assess real time meter values (Brix, Co2, water formula) to ensure no deviations or errors occur; act with sense of urgency to resolve errors and prevent production delays
  • Check cans for damage, scratches and imperfections
  • Perform and provide seam checks for quality, testing, and can integrity
  • Maintain CSW for can lid reload as needed
  • Troubleshoot issues immediately as they arise; alert lead and/or supervisor for assistance
  • Document all canning line and repack QA checks for accuracy following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
  • Notify maintenance of any equipment, mechanical issues, and necessary repairs with strong sense of urgency to minimize production delays
  • Safely, efficiently and effectively work to attain department and company goals and objectives
  • Communicate timely and effective with the quality team all requests and needs for testing and product integrity; notify quality team of issues that may result in out of spec product
  • Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
  • Complete daily cleaning and good housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary work environment is maintained at all times
  • Perform all duties with strict attention-to-detail to ensure product is packaged properly and efficiently, meeting all client requirements and output standards
  • Perform physical inventory of packaging materials and notify supervision of replenishment needs in a timely manner
  • Communicate all production-related concerns and matters to the supervisor as they arise for immediate attention
  • Cross-train with canning line operators on all stations of the canning line to cover for breaks, staffing shortages, PTO, absences, etc.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • 2+ year of machine operating experience, preferably on high-speed packaging equipment, is required
  • Previous experience as a filler operator within the food/beverage industry, with an understanding of food safety & quality requirements
  • Ability to understand throw-rate & ratio settings
  • Ability to learn, operate and troubleshoot high-speed production line equipment
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English
  • Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed to fulfill production needs
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery
  • Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds; bend at the waist; climb or balance
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift

 

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com.

 

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.