Machine Filler Operator

Filler Operator - 12-hour Evening & Overnight Shift 

Peace River Citrus Products, Bartow Florida 33830

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Independent and privately-owned, Peace River Citrus Products is a vertically-integrated grower, fruit processor, and solutions provider of citrus-derived products and services. Committed to producing the highest quality citrus products and supporting our valued customers with impeccable and reliable service, Peace River Citrus Products supplies juices and associated products to major international and domestic brands as well as private label producers.

Qualifications:

• Be able to do repetitive stooping, lifting, bending, and standing while operating equipment.
• Good mechanical aptitude to be able to sequence equipment for proper start-up and shut-down, understanding machinery and conveyor logic and controls, and possess good troubleshooting skills.
• Able to identify line problems and assist maintenance team with corrective actions.
• May be required to obtain a valid forklift license and be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ability to properly use and under SDS sheets and lock out tag out procedures.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools;
• Excellent physical condition and coordination
• High school diploma
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform required functions
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift and stack product up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in various temperatures of extreme ranges.

 Duties & Responsibilities:

• Properly and consistently run all packaging equipment. Occasionally provide relief for other operators, as assigned.
• Responsible to clean, sweep, mop, and scrub production area floors, walls, and ceilings.
• Set-up, operate, and troubleshoot all casing equipment, bar coding systems, and print & apply labelers.
• Conduct adjustments to conveyors as necessary to optimize packing lines.
• Identify and report problems on packaging lines and assist in resolving those problems.
• Use of computer terminals as necessary to make adjustments and optimize production lines.
• Perform additional production responsibilities as assigned.
• Meets all “Good Manufacturing Practices”.
• Practice safety requirements established by OSHA and Peace River Citrus Products.
• Conforms to requirements of PRCP food safety programs.
• Be available to work extended shifts and days.
• Any additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Peace River Citrus Products offers employees a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package that includes; Medical/Dental, Life, LTD, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401k with match.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace