Operator, Aseptic Relief (Line 5, Day Shift 6am-6:30pm)

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aseptic Filler Operator reports to the Production Supervisor on their designated shift and is based out of our Hendersonville, North Carolina location. This individual will be responsible for all production line’s fillers and support equipment for filling product and is responsible for product quality and product safety (including CQP and CCP monitoring requirements). Performs product and package changeovers. Keeps material and product loss to a minimum. Performs product quality checks. May also be assigned to operate the Blow Molder.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment operating production equipment
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
• Must have excellent time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Previous experience in manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others
• 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
• Maintain good housekeeping within the process operation
• Basic maintaining of machine & accessories through basic Autonomous Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance & proper operations
• Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine, controls.
• Equipment set up for daily production. Mechanical setup / correct recipes
• Hear alarms and respond quickly to adjust equipment to prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Troubleshoots machinery when product quality deficiencies appear or when machinery otherwise malfunctions.
• Maintains processes by recording all data such as cycles, frequency, downtime, and faults, using a computer system
• 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
• Assist the supervisor with inventory verification for bottles, caps and products; record bottle waste, cap usage, and excessive product waste on inventory control logs
• 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.
• Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for their position
• Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
• Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
• Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work
• This role will be required to taste test products as needed, up to a couple of ounces per test
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• 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
• All bonuses are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED