1st Shift Filler Operator - Beverage Manufacturing

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 as a filler operator (preferably in the food and beverage industry) 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.Work Schedule:Training Hours: 1st Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday; (not eligible for OT until trained, once trained OT and weekends are mandatory based on production schedule)Standard Hours:1st Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm (4:30pm) Monday-Friday; OT and Weekends (mandatory based on production schedule)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 plays a vital part in maintaining product quality, safety, and ensuring production targets are achieved.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: Filler Operator Duties:Setup, operate and maintain semi-automatic filling equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product outputPerform hourly quality checks to maintain specifications of product, following MMR instructionsConsistently 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 delaysPerform can checks for damage, scratches and imperfectionsPerform and provide seam checks for quality, testing, and can integrityMaintain CSW for can lid reload as neededMonitor 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 adjustmentsMonitor internal IM channel (Slack) for Quality updates and product specification details; Interact and make adjustments to work as neededComplete daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation logs for filler station and surrounding areasAssist with line changeovers for different product or packaging formatsConduct routine inspections of equipment and perform basic maintenance and/or cleaningAccurately complete production documentation, quality checks, and equipment logsCoordinate with Quality and Maintenance as needed to address and resolve issues quickly and efficientlyIdentify and report any equipment malfunctions or product inconsistencies immediately to Production Lead, Supervisor, or Operations ManagerFollow all safety protocols, GMPs, and sanitation procedures at all timesSupport continuous improvement initiatives and suggest ways to improve processesCross train on the canning line to support production when needed for breaks, PTO, absences, etc.Perform all other duties as assigned by leadershipCanning Line Operator Duties:Setup, operate and maintain all canning line equipment, including filler, seamer, and packing equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product outputTroubleshoot any/all issues immediately as they arise on the high-speed canning machinery, including the filler, seamer, and packaging equipmentDocument all canning line and repack QA checks for accuracy in real-time following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)Perform all duties with a strong sense of urgency; Quickly address red stop lights on the equipment to ensure minimal downtimeNotify maintenance of any equipment/mechanical issues and necessary repairs with strong sense of urgency to minimize production delaysSafely, efficiently and effectively work to attain department and company goals and objectivesAdhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all timesPerform all duties with strict attention-to-detail to ensure product is packaged properly and efficiently, meeting all client requirements and output standardsPerform physical inventory of packaging materials and notify supervision of replenishment needs in a timely mannerCommunicate all production-related concerns and matters to the supervisor as they arise for immediate attentionPerform all other duties as assignedWhat We're Looking For:High School Diploma or GED equivalent required2+ year of machine operating experience, preferably on high-speed packaging equipment, is requiredPrevious experience as a filler operator within the food/beverage industry, with an understanding of food safety & quality requirements is strongly desiredAbility to understand throw-rate & ratio settingsStrong attention-to-detail and ability to work efficiently under pressureMechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issuesAbility to learn, operate and troubleshoot high-speed production line equipmentMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAbility to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed to fulfill production needsPhysical 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 balanceFrequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shiftWhy Fortress Nutrition - Check out our Benefits & Perks!!1st Shift Filler Operator Pay: $20.00+ (negotiable based on previous filler operator experience)Paid Time Off (PTO) Package9 Paid HolidaysDouble Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week!Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceHSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company ContributionCompany Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROIEmployee Assistance Program$1,000 Referral Bonus - Uncapped!...and more! To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.