Fortress Nutrition is seeking a Filler Operator to join our 3rd Shift Canning Line team for our ready-to-drink beverage manufacturing division!
What Your Schedule Will Look Like:
- Standard Hours: 10:00pm-6:30am, Monday-Friday
Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the
Filler Operator is responsible for operating the filler equipment of our high-speed canning/beverage production line and creating, producing, and packaging products while collaborating within a team of peers. This position will cross-train on the canning line and will be required to fill in during breaks and for PTO.
What You'll Do:
- Setup, operate and maintain filler equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product output
- Perform hourly quality checks to maintain specifications of product, following MMR instructions
- Consistently read and assess real time meter values (Brix, Co2, water formula) to ensure no deviations or errors occur; act with sense of urgency to resolve errors and prevent production delays
- Check cans for damage, scratches and imperfections
- Perform and provide seam checks for quality, testing, and can integrity
- Maintain CSW for can lid reload as needed
- Troubleshoot issues immediately as they arise; alert lead and/or supervisor for assistance
- Document all canning line and repack QA checks for accuracy following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
- Notify maintenance of any equipment, mechanical issues, and necessary repairs with strong sense of urgency to minimize production delays
- Safely, efficiently and effectively work to attain department and company goals and objectives
- Communicate timely and effective with the quality team all requests and needs for testing and product integrity; notify quality team of issues that may result in out of spec product
- Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
- Complete daily cleaning and good housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary work environment is maintained at all times
- Perform all duties with strict attention-to-detail to ensure product is packaged properly and efficiently, meeting all client requirements and output standards
- Perform physical inventory of packaging materials and notify supervision of replenishment needs in a timely manner
- Communicate all production-related concerns and matters to the supervisor as they arise for immediate attention
- Cross-train with canning line operators to cover for breaks, PTO, absences, etc.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- 2+ year of machine operating experience, preferably on high-speed packaging equipment, is required
- Previous experience as a filler operator within the food/beverage industry, with an understanding of food safety & quality requirements is strongly desired
- Ability to understand throw-rate & ratio settings
- Ability to learn, operate and troubleshoot high-speed production line equipment
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed to fulfill production needs
- 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
- Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds; bend at the waist; climb or balance
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to eight (8) or more hours in a single shift
What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:
- $22.00-$24.00+ per hour (+$2.00 Shift Premium)
- Double Pay for ANY Weekend Overtime Hours
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with GREAT Company Match
- Affordable Insurance - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
- Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
- $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped!
- AND more!
To learn more about Fortress Nutrition, please visit our website at www.fortressllc.com!
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.
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Fortress Nutrition, LLC
$22.00-$24.00 (+$2 Premium)
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Mar 12, 2025