Aseptic Relief Operator, B-Shift 6a-6p

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Hendersonville, NC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more! POSITION SUMMARY The Aseptic Relief Operator reports to the Production Supervisor and is based out of our Hendersonville, North Carolina location. This individual will be responsible for backfilling and/or assisting the Production positions of Filler Operator, Label Operator, and Case Packer Operator when needed. For backfilling/assisting the Filler Operator position: Being responsible for one production line filler and support equipment for filling products and being responsible for product quality and product safety (including CQP and CCP monitoring requirements). Performing product and package changeovers. Keeping material and product loss to a minimum. Performing product quality checks. For backfilling/assisting the Label Operator position: Being responsible for operating 1-2 production line labelers associated with the line the employee has been assigned to in an efficient manner. For backfilling/assisting the Case Packer Operator position: Operating the Case Packer associated with the line the employee has been assigned to in an efficient manner. Employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail through many changes. They will be accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements in all roles assigned. Employee will be expected to maintain a clean and orderly work area on an on-going basis, in compliance with the company’s good housekeeping practices, and must adopt and maintain all SQF requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Individuals will be expected to perform other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

High school diploma/GED Equivalent; or equivalent work experience
Six months experience in a manufacturing environment operating production equipment
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detailed oriented and can multi-task
Excellent time management skills
Must be able to read operating procedures and quality documentation

Nice To Haves

Training of the use of Power Industrial Trucks (PIT)
Forklift experience
Experience in the food/beverage industry
Excellent time management skills
Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for moving juice from the run tank to the filler, keeping accurate data on temperature control charts, ensuring Critical Control Points are met, completing CIP/Kosher/Organic washes from the run tank through the pasteurizer and to the fillers
Attend the filler by operating the equipment efficiently to optimize production-line run time
Monitor the flow of bottles from the depalletizing area, clear bottle jams and alert maintenance personnel of any mechanical malfunctions
Retrieve bottle caps from the storage area and fill cap hopper
Monitor and adjust the speed of bottle filler to ensure proper workflow to the rest of the production line
Perform minor adjustments on equipment to ensure smooth operation of the production line
Complete packaging changeovers on the filler, rinser, and depal by adjusting rails, swapping out change parts, and adjusting the timing
Sample product at the beginning of the run to ensure conformance to standards
Retrieve product quality specifications from the “Processing Guide” as provided by the Quality Assurance Department
Perform required quality tests to ensure that the batch conforms to product quality specifications using analytical laboratory equipment. Weight sample of five bottles of product using the scale
Maintain a clean work area.
Perform water and chemical washes at the pasteurizer, filler, and support tanks. Ensure correct washes are taking place by checking processing guides and QAD schedules.
Document wash process as they are being performed on the chart records. Track formula yield.
Monitor pasteurizer and fill-tank temperature charts, product flow rates, and fill-tank levels.
Adjust temperatures and/or product flow to ensure conformance to specifications and established standards - record reason for variations on temperature charts
Record all product changes at change-over time on pasteurizer and fill-tank temperature charts.
This role will be required to taste test products as needed, up to a couple of ounces per test
Set up and operate a production label machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
Control and adjust machine settings to complete simple tasks accurately, according to specification, and in a timely fashion.
Understand and properly operate all machine controls.
Know the purpose and follow the proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks and safety devices
Perform and record all required quality checks and documents on provided documentation.
Perform label changes properly and documents in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Perform changeovers of labeling equipment by removing and installing change parts and adjusting/setup for new bottle sizes
Set up and change cap coding equipment. Perform computer work to scan bottle labels and enter the necessary cap coding information into the cap coding equipment
Operate a case packing, case former, and case sealing production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
Control and adjust machine settings to complete simple tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion
Know the purpose and follow the proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks, and safety devices
Perform label cuts and clear jams
Monitor the flow of cases out of the case packer, add bottles to partially filled cases, monitor label quality, and replace bottles as necessary
Monitor the operation of the case sealer; maintain the glue level in the hot melt unit with the specified glue
Change codes in the Marsh coder, as needed
Remove and replace grid and assist maintenance in size changeovers

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage options
growth and development potential
401-K
Life & Disability Insurance
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Fairs
Gym Membership Discounts
Sign-On Bonus: $1,000, payable during the pay period following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment
Retention Bonuses: Two additional $500 bonuses paid at 6 months and 1 year of employment, contingent upon active employment and good standing
Annual Merit Increases: Eligible for yearly performance-based pay increases