Aseptic Production Operator II

Niagara Bottling•Temple, TX

About The Position

As an Aseptic Production Operator II, you ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of aseptic manufacturing processes and equipment, focusing primarily on Aseptic Block Equipment, including the blowmolder, filler, and peripheral devices. You help maintain sterile conditions and produce high-quality beverage products. As a senior production team member, you also guide, train, and support junior operators. The role involves operating and monitoring equipment, maintaining production and food-safety standards, performing quality checks and routine equipment care, documenting work, and collaborating with supervisors and Quality and Maintenance teams. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The position works 12-hour shifts, days or nights, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Duties 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 may include 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, operate, clean, and monitor aseptic blowing and filling processes and Aseptic Block Equipment according to SOPs and cGMP.
Monitor Aseptic Block Equipment Critical Control Points through an HMI to maintain final-product sterility; identify contamination risks and coordinate mitigation with the Supervisor and Quality and Maintenance teams.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot filling and blow-molding machines, sterilizers, and filtration systems; respond to alarms and adjust controls to address malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and prevent downtime.
Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of Aseptic Block Equipment under Maintenance Technician supervision.
Conduct in-process checks, sampling, inspections, visual inspections, measurements, and quality tests; take corrective action for deviations or defects.
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; comply with regulatory and Niagara Quality System requirements.
Follow safety protocols, including Lock out Tag out, use of appropriate PPE, housekeeping, and safety training; report incidents, near misses, and 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, bottlenecks, and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
Provide guidance, training, and support to junior operators.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

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 protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.