CHECK WEIGHT OPERATOR - Processing Night Shift

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects the required number of containers for proper weight control in accordance with procedure.
• Ensures that container weights are within the acceptable parameters and adjusts as necessary.
• When weights exceed the maximum allowed on retort products, immediately shut down the line and notify management.
• Reports to management when weight control cannot be maintained.
• Assists and communicates with filler operators on filler operations, CIP cleanups, initial startup, startup from downtime, broken jar cleanup, etc.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly; then delivers paperwork to the quality control lab.
• Maintains supply of caps in Hopper along with Filler Operator.
• Monitors closure quality and reports to management any issues.
• Communicates effectively with de-palletizer operator.
• Checks cap and glass quality of x-ray rejects. Ensures defects are delivered to the lab for analysis.
• Track discarded jars and any other items listed on procedures.
• Document and track cap box inventory as they are used throughout the shift.
• Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability
• Perform items on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Clear cardboard, trash, and excess pallets from filler room.
• Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
• Change product code on x-ray machine.
• Operate fork lift as necessary to resupply cap inventory.
• Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in training new operator.
• Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• 8pm - 4am - Monday - Friday / Saturdays as required based on Demand
• Shift Premium - Shifts starting after 2pm - .50/Hour