Filler Operator, 3rd Shift

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Filler Operator ensuring quality products through the operation of filler at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Monitoring production quality and maintaining equipment efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeWoodbury • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $0 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards, ensuring the product is clean and sterile.
Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.
Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, & check mat as needed.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run.
Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull for virtually the entire shift.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead.
Must be able to work in a wet environment.
Some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Responsible for food safety
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area

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Hard Skills & Tools

Equipment OperationQuality ChecksData AnalysisMathematical CalculationsFiller Timing Adjustments

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective Communication