Filler Machine Operator

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 experience operating filling, packaging, or related production equipment in a

manufacturing environment.

· Knowledge of GMPs, 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.

Full-time