Aseptic Production Operator

Ever Fresh Fruit Co

About The Position

We work closely with our customers to create unique flavor elements to ice cream bases and yogurt preps. Many of our ingredients end up in easily recognizable brands on the store shelf as we produce for both international corporations as well as smaller, local brands. Our Research and Development is done in-house so we get to witness the whole process from ideation to creation. We support regional trade organizations, source locally when appropriate and help to bring healthy food to people’s tables. Production Operator - Aseptic Department: Formulated Status: Non-exempt Employee Classification: Regular Full-time Reports To: Plant Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: None Job Summary: Reviews ingredients contents list and specific batch instruction to ensure accuracy and consistency, before production process. Operates food processing equipment, including but not limited to mixers, sieves and steam kettles adhering to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Legible handwriting
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to assemble at least one line for all pack styles
Ability to shuttle waste and recycling out of the facility in an efficient manner, before overflowing
Ability to fill out a WO accurately and neatly
Ability to train new production assistants on basic procedures
Shows potential to develop into a cook role
Ability to operate forklift and/or certified to operate forklift.
Shows competency to cook on the aseptic line from start to finish
Shows competency to fully operate CIP and SIP
Ability to enter set points for recipes on the aseptic PLC
Understands how to maintain aseptic conditions, and the importance of food safety
Ability to perform a complete shut-down of the line, and start up after a down period
Shows initiative to recognize basic issues, troubleshoot, provides solutions to overcome them and informs supervision in a timely manner
Ability to efficiently operate the aseptic line to maximize throughput, consistently over a long period of time

Responsibilities

Operates ALL site food processing equipment, including but not limited to mixers, sieves and steam kettles.
Packages finished product.
Tests and records in process verification checks of finished products as necessary.
Completes daily documentation of batches with comprehensive understanding of the data and its impact to the operation
Operates within all standard operating procedures.
Cleans and maintains work area.
Operates forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Adhere to proper Good Manufacturing Practices.