Filler Operator

Job Details: Job Location: MILLVILLE

• MILLVILLE, NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Manufacturing, What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities. In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits. Our benefits include: Competitive Pay Rates Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans) 401k Plan – with a company match Company funded Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Company funded Life Insurance Policy Paid Vacation and Sick Days Job Description – Filler Operator Location: Millville, NJ Shift: Shift: 6:00AM-6:00PM, 6:00PM-6:00AM 12 hours shift on 2-2-3 schedule Payrate: $19.00 Reports to: Production Supervisor The Filler Operator is responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient product filling by operating and monitoring filling equipment in a fast paced production environment. This role performs routine equipment checks, troubleshoots basic issues, maintains a clean work area, and upholds all safety and quality standards to support consistent, high quality production. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Duties/Responsibilities: Assists with operating filling equipment to fill, cap, seal, label, and package products according to specifications. Assists in maintaining adequate supplies of packaging materials, including cartons and caps. Supports production flow by clearing jams, spills, and manually operating equipment when necessary Adheres to health, safety, and food quality requlations (e.g., GMP, HACCP, FDA, SQF) Performs basic quality checks, including monitoring product weight and verifying gable codes. Performs dye and peroxide checks as required to support quality control requirements. Completes required documentation for quality checks and packaging material tracking. Assists with setup and monitoring of gable printers and other coding equipment. Assists with CIP and SIP processes to support sanitation and product integrity. Communicates with other departments and promptly reports issues that may impact production efficiency, including food safety or quality concerns. Works with peers to train and develope training materials. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities: Documentation: Basic computer skills for tracking production data and filling out logs/SOPs Operational Proficiency: Ability to perform product changeovers, set up machinery, and perform mathematical calculations for measurements. Technical & Mechanical: Proficient in operating, cleaning, and performing preventive maintenance on filling machines.

Troubleshooting skills for identifying jams or malfunctions. Quality & Safety Control: Strict adherence to safety standards (e.g., OSHA, PPE) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Attention to detail to ensure proper product weight, volume, and seal integrity. Communication & Teamwork: Strong verbal skills to report defects to maintenance/supervisors and collaborate with team members.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. 1–2 years experience in manufacturing, food production, or machine operation. Experience operating filling equipment, working with CIP/SIP processes, or performing quality control procedures. Physical Requirements Action Rare Occasionally Often Frequent Walking/Standing £ £ £ R Lifting up to 60lbs £ £ R £ Pulling/Pushing up to 60lbs £ £ R £ Sitting £ £ R £ Climbing £ £ £ R Bending/Kneeling £ £ £ R Reaching/Handling £ £ R £ Gripping £ £ R £ Environmental Hazards Hazard Hazard Present Noise level above 85 db R Chemical Hazards R Hot/Cold/Humid Conditions R