Packaging
Coopersville, MI
Full Time
company information
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers.
With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
The company is driven by its values of caring for people, the animals that supply us with milk, and the planet. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
job purpose: The Lead Operator will be a part of the Coopersville team focused on shift performance of their respective line(s) within fairlife, LLC. This operator will be the lead operator on their team and will be the “go-to” person for the line during their shift. They also will be able to “flex” into any role on the line as needed to cover for vacations, breaks, call-ins, etc.
This individual must possess experience in filling technology, downstream packaging equipment, IWS methodology, and leadership.
responsibilities:
Be an active participant in fairlife operational work-systems (FLOW) working closely with the CI team on routines, standards, and systems health
Completion of fairlife operational work-systems (FLOW) charts and lead the reconnect meetings
Manage timelines, task lists, and resourcing as needed on a shift-by-shift basis
Work closely with the on-shift supervisor to understand key shift deliverables and work with the team to execute on those deliverables
Identify and resolve issues that place projects or plant operations at risk
Ensure internal quality standards are being met
Understands how to run each machine and can step in to run the machines as needed to cover for vacations, breaks, call-ins, etc.
Contribute to operational standards, situational awareness tools, routines, and training plans
Help be the “voice of the floor” and make sure concerns/requests/prioritization from team members are being voiced and heard from operations leadership and the support teams (e.g. CI, maintenance, etc.)
skills/qualifications required:
1-3 years of work experience within manufacturing
Fully signed off on all major packaging equipment (blow molder, filler, sleever, casepacker) within 6 months of accepting role
Ability to understand and manage key deliverables; able to reprioritize and shift resources quickly to achieve those deliverables
Strong math and reasoning ability, technically minded
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to learn and communicate advanced technical systems and processes
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
food safety requirements:
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
position location: Coopersville, MI
reports to: Packaging Supervisor
travel requirements: up to 5%
exempt/non-exempt: non-exempt
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected]
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].