Filler Operator - 2nd Shift

**SHIFT: 2nd** **HOURS: 12:00pm-8:30pm.** **Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.** **HOURLY PAY= $21.00 PER HOUR** **Why you will love working at Maola®:** - Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future. - Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products. - We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month. - Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters. **SUMMARY** Tends machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, labeling. Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor. Various machines involved in this operation such as the 30 Valve filler; Quart filler; Nep filler; Bulk filler; 18 Valve plastic filler; and the 1/2 Gallon paper filler. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Tends machine that fill pasteurized products into containers. - Examines containers from all lines for seals, labels, weights, dates, and valves. - Seals are to be checked top and bottom for stains and valves are to be checked for excess leakage. - Review with the lab for approvals of each product change on each machine. - Observes flow of milk into machine and remove defective containers. - Notifies foreman of machine malfunction. - Place containers on machine and adjust machines of various sizes. - Records information in 15 minutes intervals for weight, date, and label. **BASIC REQUIREMENTS** - High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent. - Related experience preferred. - Manufacturing experience preferred. **COMPETENCIES** - Communication - *Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.* - Accountability - *Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.* - *Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.* - Customer Focused - *Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.* - *Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.* - Initiative - *Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.* - *Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.* - Problem-Solving - *Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.* - *Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.* - Collaboration - *Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.* - *Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.* **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functio…