Bottle Production Filler Operator - 1st Shift

Filler Operator

Position Summary

To serve our internal and external customers by ensuring that product containers (e.g. bottles and cans) are filled according to established company standards. 

Essential Functions

• Operates Filler Machine; ensures that the correct product type and quantity is filled into cans or bottles according to established company standards; performs product changeovers; works to help the company meet efficiency goals by removing and clearing jams, making minor machine adjustments. 
• Verifies the correct product and date codes are entered into the coder and are accurately printed on the product 
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment. 
• Ensures that correct can lids and bottle caps are placed into the appropriate machine to maintain the filling process. 
• Communicate with co-workers, supervisor and management team regarding any issues with equipment, product quality and production process, supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignment. 
• Performs code checks, and taste tests; completes code check reports, taste test reports, downtime reports, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards. 
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and working overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required. 
• Performs seam checks and bottle cap checks; verifies seamer and/or paper is operating according to established standards. 
• Maintains cleanliness of work area (e.g. cleans up any product and/or container spills; disposes of trash and recycling materials into proper containers).

Education 

High School or GED required

Experience 

0 - 1 years of machine operator and/or production line experience; previous beverage production experience strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

Knowledge of beverage production process; how to operate a computer/tablet. Skill in internal customer service. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read; write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition and subtraction); be trained in operating a forklift, computer, filler and other mechanical equipment. Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time (8+ hours). Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.