Filler Operator- 2nd Shift

## Description| || - || NLX Beverage Solutions, now integrated into Finlays Solutions, brings together specialized beverage manufacturing expertise with the scale of a global industry leader. Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving.

With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long-term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company's dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

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** Job Summary
** The Filler Operator is responsible for the filling & packing of products according to the individual work order specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures. Individuals must maintain a safe and pleasant manner while ensuring the department meets its goal of completing as many work orders per day as possible, with maximum safety, quality, and accuracy.
** Duties and Responsibilities
*** Learn, practice, and adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for Manufacturing
* Learn, practice, and adhere to all Safety and Quality policies and procedures
* Learn, practice, and adhere to Filler Department Policies and Procedures.
* Learn, practice, and adhere to all processing, change over, clean-up, and sanitation procedures related to equipment and machines in the department, per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
* Safe, effective and efficient set-up and operation of filler machines and all related equipment to meet the Work Order (WO) instructions per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety instructions
* Process Work Orders efficiently and accurately per instructions and the daily production schedule
* Responsible for sterilization and manual washing of machine components, including CIP and SIP
* Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality of product and processes and making required operating adjustments
* Perform regular quality testing
* Assist with minor repair and maintenance of machines
* Responsible for the documentation of products for the filler and capper machines; including taking weights, teardowns to check integrity of the cartons, assuring caps are on properly, downtime recording, documenting necessary information on the sanitation log
* Perform fill volume and fill weight checks and make volume or net weight adjustments as necessary
* Observe entrance of cartons into the machine to detect damaged or defective cartons which would jam the machine. Remove defective cartons when needed
* Maintain and refill supply of caps and cases to machine to insure proper plant operation at all times
* Assure caps and cases are properly applied and sealed; including inspection of cap glue pattern and case integrity
* Learn and follow the process flow and step by step requirements for aseptic manufacturing
* Complete all assigned cleaning tasks as required by the master cleaning schedule or assigned cleaning tasks
* Work with Quality team to ensure food safety and quality standards are met
* Understand all part numbers, lot numbers, and product descriptions as they relate to the Work Order (WO)
* Demonstrate good judgment by reacting to unsafe acts or conditions by making them safe or reporting them immediately to those who can correct them
* Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and eliminate waste
* Update and maintain all required logs and paperwork within the department (i.e.: equipment use, cleaning logs, Work Order (WO), etc.) legibly and accurately
* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe…