Aseptic Production Operator II

Niagara Bottling•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Aseptic Production Operator II ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of aseptic manufacturing processes and equipment, focusing primarily on Aseptic Block Equipment, including blowmolders, fillers, and peripheral devices. The role supports sterile conditions and high-quality beverage production. As a senior production team member, the operator provides guidance, training, and support to junior operators. The operator prepares, sets up, operates, monitors, cleans, and sterilizes equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practices, Niagara quality systems, food safety requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role monitors critical control points through a Human Machine Interface, identifies potential contamination risks, performs in-process quality checks and testing, documents production activities, and troubleshoots equipment issues. Routine cleaning, inspection, and lubrication are performed under Maintenance Technician supervision. The position requires working 12-hour shifts, days or nights, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience in the position.
Experience operating aseptic machines.
Experience requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.
Technical high school diploma or GED.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Ability to work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required.
Ability to use computer systems such as Oracle/MES or a current order management system.
Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
At least 6 years of experience working in the position.
At least 2 years of experience managing people or projects.
Associate's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, or Engineering.
Yellow Belt certification.
Aseptic Processing and Packaging certification.
Better Process Control School certification.

Responsibilities

Execute aseptic manufacturing processes in accordance with SOPs and cGMP, including preparation, setup, operation, monitoring, cleaning, and sterilization of Aseptic Block Equipment.
Apply knowledge of chemicals used in Aseptic Block Equipment and their critical interactions, including GHS and SDS information.
Monitor Aseptic Block Equipment critical control points using an HMI to maintain final-product sterility; identify contamination risks and work with the Supervisor and Quality and Maintenance Teams to mitigate or eliminate them.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot filling and blow-molding machines, sterilizers, and filtration systems; detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjust machine controls, and respond to alarms to prevent unnecessary downtime.
Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of Aseptic Block Equipment under Maintenance Technician supervision.
Perform in-process checks, sampling, inspections, visual inspections, measurements, and quality-control tests; take corrective action when deviations or defects are found.
Test torque, top load, bottle section weights, and cleaning and sterilization chemical concentrations, including performing titrations.
Accurately document production activities in production logs, machine reports, quality reports, and downtime reports using software such as Presage and Infinity.
Follow cGMP guidelines and regulatory requirements to maintain compliance with Niagara Quality Systems and external regulatory bodies.
Maintain workplace safety by following protocols such as LOTO, wearing PPE, maintaining housekeeping, participating in safety training, and reporting incidents, near misses, or hazards to the Supervisor.
Comply with Niagara's cost control, yield, employee safety, equipment handling, food safety, and quality policies.
Work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required.
Use computer systems such as Oracle/MES or the current order management system.
Understand line flow, potential bottlenecks, and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
Communicate issues clearly and concisely and provide guidance, training, and support to junior operators.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft services, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.