Filler Machine Operator

Filler Operator / Machine Operator

Reports to: Production Lead

Location: Ogden, UT

4th & Heart is the largest and fastest growing ghee brand in the U.S. Ghee (clarified butter) is a rich, creamy, gut-friendly alternative to traditional butter. Our ghee is made by cooking grass-fed, pasture-raised New Zealand and Australian butter, removing the water and milk solids (lactose) to create 100% pure butterfat. It is packed with Vitamin A, is naturally lactose-free, and has a high smoke point of 485°ree;F, making it a versatile tool for your favorite types of cooking and baking.

Who we are looking for:

The Filler Machine Operator is accountable for:

Key Responsibilities

·       Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down filling and packaging equipment according to established

procedures.

·       Maintain a consistent production flow while meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

·       Perform equipment changeovers, basic adjustments, and minor troubleshooting.

·       Monitor fill weights, container seals, labels, lot codes, packaging, and overall product appearance.

·       Complete required production, quality, downtime, waste, and inventory documentation accurately.

·       Supply the production line with containers, lids, labels, cartons, and other packaging materials.

·       Identify and report equipment malfunctions, product defects, safety hazards, and process deviations.

·       Follow GMPs, sanitation procedures, allergen-control requirements, and food-safety policies.

·       Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas according to established schedules and

procedures.

·       Minimize product loss, packaging waste, equipment downtime, and production interruptions.

·       Communicate effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, maintenance technicians, and other

production employees.

·       Participate in preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, and workplace-safety activities.

·       Follow all company policies and applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

·       Perform other production-related duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

·       Three or more years of experience operating filling, packaging, or related production equipment in a

manufacturing environment.

·       Knowledge of GMPs, sanitation, food safety, quality control, and safe manufacturing practices.

·       Ability to perform machine setup, changeovers, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.

·       Ability to read and follow work orders, batch records, standard operating procedures, and safety

instructions.

·       Strong attention to detail, especially when checking fill weights, lot codes, labels, seals, and packaging

quality.

·       Basic math, measurement, and production-documentation skills.

·       Reliable attendance and ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.

·       Ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively as part of a production team.

·       Familiarity with FDA-regulated production environments, HACCP, preventive controls, or similar food-

safety programs.

·       Experience with pumps, fillers, conveyors, cappers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, or related

equipment.

·       Forklift or powered industrial truck experience.

·       Basic mechanical aptitude and experience supporting preventive maintenance.

·       High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pay Scale: $18 - $22 per hr.