Filler

Production Operator- Filler

Making Better Happen
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.
From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra ­ creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.
Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.
Build a better future as a Filler in Louisville. KY
Hourly Rate: $19
Possible Bonus: PEI

AAK Louisville

Louisville, KY.LOCATION

About the role

Production Worker II’s are responsible for filling the boxes that come down the assembly line to a certain weight, usually 50 pounds. After the case of material reaches the targeted weight, it moves down the line to be prepared for taping. Production Operator II can be placed on 2 separate lines: automated fillers and super sack fillers. The super sack filler is responsible for filling the large plastic sacks with material and transporting to the designated area. All Production Worker II’s are responsible for cleaning various parts of the factory during shut down/start up once a week.

Responsibilities

Safety & Environmental Performance
Lead the safety effort by personal example.
Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses.
Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required to assure product quality and consistency to our customers.
Encourage employees to look for ways to improve safety and production processes.
Prevention and timely reporting of any environmental issues.
Adhere to GMP’s and other work procedures as to assure product quality and consistency to our customers.
Prevent injuries by encouraging employees to work safely
Work Requirements
Inspect Container- Correct and without damage
Ensure that the product is free from clumping/ discoloration/ foreign material
Container is sealed properly and to the customer specifications
Make work area ready for wash-downs, change over, and sanitation
Correct product that needs weight adjustments/ closure corrections
Manually stack finished product onto pallets as needed
Maintain work area so that is neat, clean and without foreign material present
Comply with all plant an personal GMP guidelines set forth by the company
To perform any and all tasks as assigned by any member of management
Potentially asked to participate on Safety Committee
Continuous improvement projects as directed by management
Cost Control
Help to ensure that there is no waste of cartons or liners
Ensure work is completed to customer specific specification
Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing waste in your daily work
About you

High School Diploma or GED
1 or more years in food manufacturing facility preferred
Must be literate and able to perform simple math
Must speak and understand English
Must be able to recognize letters and numbers
Ability to understand scale measurement
In return AAK offer

Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

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