• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of production environment and machinery.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand instructions given in English.
• Ability to work eight-hour shifts, 12 hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required.
• Ability to trouble-shoot production-related problems.
• Must be able to understand and follow directions.
• Must be able to demonstrate good attendance.
• Ability to read equipment operations manuals.
• Ability to recognize material and product defects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Ability to visually identify materials defects.
• Ability to hear machine operations sounds to detect jams, changes in speed and other routine running conditions.
• Must be able to participate in job development training (i.e. trouble-shooting), and must be able to cross-train on all equipment.
• Must be certified on the training plan for this position within six months of start date.

Essential Duties:

• Efficiently operate filling and capping equipment.
• Ensure equipment is supplied with required materials, (e.g., bottle, caps).
• Maintain accurate records and logs as required.
• Perform all production quality checks as required.
• Perform operator-related preventative maintenance duties as required.
• Maintain equipment and area cleanliness including C.I.P to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
• Work directly with maintenance personnel, line personnel, and management in problem solving to ensure maximum production efficiencies.
• Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies.
• Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment including immediately correcting or reporting safety issues to your supervisor.
• Able to identify deficiencies within area of responsibility and implement or recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Able to participate in team assignments.
• Perform all filler CIP duties including chemical testing and documentation as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and correct machinery or quality problems during equipment operation.
• Demonstrate ability to set up and changeover line equipment (filler, capper) by yourself to minimize line changeover times.
• Perform all essential job skills (functions), procedures, work instructions and Company standards identified for this position in order to be certified for the position.

Filler Operator (con’t.)

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in high-speed bottling and production environment. Work involves exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, wetness, heights, dust, moving equipment, vibrations and vapors.

Equipment Used:

• Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel-toed shoes and hearing protection.
• MSDS sheets. Hoist, hand cart, hand tools, measuring instruments, equipment operations manuals.

Non-essential Functions:

• Train new associates, travel to vendor and other CCNA locations. Delivering presentations. Operate FAX, copier machine and order supplies and chemicals. Operate forklift.