Cup Machine Operator

MDVA•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Why you will love working at Maola Local Dairies™ : 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 Union comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters. SUMMARY: Operates a Cup Filler and ensures the correct amount of finished product is placed in a case. Responsible for the correct product, in the correct package, with the correct fill weight, in the correct quantity, in the correct run order, with the correct sell-by date, and the correct time. Works closely with Supervisors, Pasteurizers, Laboratory and Pure-Pak Operators.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma with higher education or certification required.
Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Must be willing and able to work overtime when needed.
Must proactively direct value-added work under slack conditions.

Responsibilities

Places plastic cups in a feed tray, places the correct label stock on the filler and ensures the correct product is packaged.
Checks for the correct assembly, operation and settings of the filler.
Keeps the filler stocked with cups and labels.
Checks to ensure lines and equipment are flushed and drained at startup and from product to product as necessary.
Will operate more than one machine.
Operates such coding, casing, stacking, conveying, and palletizing equipment as may be required.
Responsible for all product packaged, assure the correct weight, proper seal and records information.
Makes minor adjustments.
Checks to ensure that product is supplied from the correct storage tank.
Fills product from order sheet at the manufacture’s maximum recommended rate for the Filler.
Keeps record of downtime and reasons for being down.
Keep an accurate count of each label packaged.
Responsible for following all instructions provided by any Company authorized trainer.
Immediately (within five minutes) notify the shift supervisor when your filler is unable to operate. This excludes product changeovers and other routine reasons for downtime.
If required, sterilizes the filler before or during the operation.
May disassemble, clean and assemble equipment.
Will actuate valves to control product flow.
Must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), safety regulations, and plant policies.
Does other work as required such as policing work area and other tasks as directed by supervision.
Must maintain good housekeeping and orderliness in your work area.
Notifies the laboratory of changes of product.
Gains complete knowledge of filler machine rebuilds.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/ or management.
All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and reporting any concerns.
Team members must understand their role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality products.