Packaging Machine Operator

Job Description Job Description Filler Operator / Machine Operator Reports to: Production Lead Location : Ogden, UT 4th & Heart is the largest and fastest growing ghee brand in the U.S. Ghee (clarified butter) is a rich, creamy, gut-friendly alternative to traditional butter. Our ghee is made by cooking grass-fed, pasture-raised New Zealand and Australian butter, removing the water and milk solids (lactose) to create 100% pure butterfat. It is packed with Vitamin A, is naturally lactose-free, and has a high smoke point of 485°ree;F, making it a versatile tool for your favorite types of cooking and baking. Who we are looking for: The Filler Machine Operator is accountable for: Key Responsibilities · Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down filling and packaging equipment according to established procedures. · Maintain a consistent production flow while meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations. · Perform equipment changeovers, basic adjustments, and minor troubleshooting. · Monitor fill weights, container seals, labels, lot codes, packaging, and overall product appearance. · Complete required production, quality, downtime, waste, and inventory documentation accurately. · Supply the production line with containers, lids, labels, cartons, and other packaging materials. · Identify and report equipment malfunctions, product defects, safety hazards, and process deviations. · Follow GMPs, sanitation procedures, allergen-control requirements, and food-safety policies. · Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas according to established schedules and procedures. · Minimize product loss, packaging waste, equipment downtime, and production interruptions. · Communicate effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, maintenance technicians, and other production employees. · Participate in preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, and workplace-safety activities. · Follow all company policies and applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. · Perform other production-related duties as assigned. Who You Are: · Three or more years of experienceoperating filling, packaging, or related production equipment in a manufacturing environment. · Knowledge ofGMPs, sanitation, food safety, quality control, and safe manufacturing practices. · Ability to perform machine setup, changeovers, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting. · Ability to read and follow work orders, batch records, standard operating procedures, and safety instructions. · Strong attention to detail, especially when checking fill weights, lot codes, labels, seals, and packaging quality. · Basic math, measurement, and production-documentation skills. · Reliable attendance and ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts. · Ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively as part of a production team. · Familiarity with FDA-regulated production environments, HACCP, preventive controls, or similar food- safety programs. · Experience with pumps, fillers, conveyors, cappers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, or related equipment. · Forklift or powered industrial truck experience. · Basic mechanical aptitude and experience supporting preventive maintenance. · High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Pay Scale: $18 - $22 per hr.