1st Shift Filler/Canning Line Operator

Fortress Nutrition

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1st Shift Filler Operator/Line Operator to work on our Beverage Canning Line.
The right candidate will have previous experience in operating filler machining equipment (preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required), and have a stable work history with previous employers. Must be able to be accountable to the Company’s need for overtime & weekend work as required.

Training Schedule:
1st Shift (4:00am-12:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed

Standard Schedule:
1st Shift (6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed

Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Filler/Canning Line Operator is a dual role. The primary responsibilities of the Filler Operator include: safe and efficient operation of the beverage filling equipment of our high-speed canning/beverage production line to ensure accurate production, capping, and packaging of high-quality products according to customer expectations.

This role will require cross-training on the canning line to function as an operator as needed for breaks/staffing shortages. The primary responsibilities of the Canning Line Operator include: operating high-speed canning/beverage production line equipment to create, produce and package products while working with a team to ensure the line is kept running, issues (red lights) are address/resolved with strong sense of urgency, and safe, high-quality products are produced.

What You’ll Do:

  • Setup, operate and maintain semi-automatic filling 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 strong sense of urgency to resolve errors and prevent production delays
  • Perform can checks for damage, scratches and imperfections
  • Perform and provide seam checks for quality, testing, and can integrity
  • Maintain CSW for can lid reload as needed
  • Monitor production yield using the Yield Loss Calculator to assess real-time production yield data; Identify and call out any yield deviations (too low/too high) based on established targets to make necessary adjustments
  • Monitor internal IM channel (Slack) for Quality updates and product specification details; Interact and make adjustments to work as needed
  • Complete daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation logs for filler station and surrounding areas
  • Assist with line changeovers for different product or packaging formats
  • Conduct routine inspections of equipment and perform basic maintenance and/or cleaning
  • Accurately complete production documentation, quality checks, and equipment logs
  • Cross train on the canning line to support production when needed for breaks, PTO, absences, etc.
  • Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed to support business operations
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

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 is strongly desired
  • Ability to understand throw-rate & ratio settings
  • Strong attention-to-detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues
  • 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

Physical Requirements:

  • 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; bend at the waist; climb or balance
  • Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift

Compensation Package:

  • $21.00-$23.00 per hour
  • Double Pay for ANY Weekend Overtime Hours AND all hours >50 Per Week!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with GREAT Company Match
  • Affordable Insurance – 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!

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

Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.