Production Operator - Aseptic Zone
Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Temple
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
At Niagara, we re looking for Team Members who want to be part
of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest
quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if
you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with
a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great
people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer
competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team
Members.Production Operator - Aseptic ZoneAs an Aseptic Production
Operator II, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safe,
efficient, and compliant operation of aseptic manufacturing
processes and equipment. You will focus mostly on the Aseptic Block
Equipment (Blowmolder, Filler, and its peripherals devices). You
will play a crucial role in maintaining sterile conditions and
producing high-quality beverage products. As a senior production
team member, you will also provide junior operators guidance,
training, and support.Key ResponsibilitiesExecute aseptic
manufacturing processes in accordance with standard operating
procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
This includes preparation, setup, operation, and monitoring of
aseptic blowing/ filling, cleaning, and sterilizing the aseptic
block equipment. Knowledge about Chemicals used in the Aseptic
Block Equipment and their critical interactions (GHS & SDS).Overall
knowledge about Aseptic Production, such as basic concepts about
Microbiology and pH, Low Acid and High Acid Products, and causes of
sterility loss.Monitor all the Aseptic Block equipment Critical
Control Points (CCP), using a Human Machine Interface (HMI), to
ensure the final product sterility is maintained. Identify and
address potential contamination risks and work with your Supervisor
and Quality/ Maintenance Teams to mitigate/ eliminate them.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Aseptic Block Equipment, such as
filling and blow molding machines, sterilizers, and filtration
systems. Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance
machining and adjust machine controls. Be alert to the alarms and
act quickly to adjust equipment to prevent unnecessary
downtime.Perform routine equipment maintenance, which involves
cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating (CIL) the Aseptic Block
Equipment. These routine activities will be performed under
Maintenance Technician supervision to maintain good equipment
performance.Follow Quality Control Niagara s procedures for
in-process checks, sampling, and inspections to ensure product
quality and compliance. Perform visual inspections, measurements,
and other quality control tests to identify deviations or defects
and take appropriate corrective actions. Responsible for testing
Torque, Top load, Bottle Section weights, and Cleaning/
Sterilization Chemicals concentrations (ability to perform
Titrations)Responsible for accurately documenting all production
activities, including Production Logs, Machine Reports, Quality
Reports, and Downtime Reports, using software such as Presage and
Infinity. Adhere to cGMP guidelines and regulatory requirements to
maintain compliance with Niagara s Quality Systems and external
regulatory bodies.Maintain a safe working environment by following
safety protocols such as Lock out Tag out (LOTO), wearing
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), Housekeeping and
participating in safety training programs. Report any safety
incidents, near misses, or hazards to your Supervisor.Comply with
Niagara s Costs Control, Yield, and Employee Safety Policies.Comply
with Niagara s guidelines for proper equipment handling and
operation.Comply with Niagara s Food Safety Plan and Quality
Policies for the aseptic beverage productionAbility to work in
multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform
relief duties when requiredAbility to use Computer systems such as
Oracle/MES or current order management systemComprehension of line
flow, possible bottlenecks and manufacturing process to maximize
throughputAbility to communicate issues clearly and concisely
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the
job.Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating
2-2-3 schedule.Please note that this job description is not
designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time,
with or without prior notice.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:2
Years
Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing environment2
Years
Experience in PositionExperience operating aseptic
machines.*Experience may include a combination of work experience
and educationPreferred Qualifications:6 Years
Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing environment6
Years
Experience working in Position2 Years
Experience managing people/projects*Experience may include a
combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis
position embodies the values of Niagara s LIFE competency model,
focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an
OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety
issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based
on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts
interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer
issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to
internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to
continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or
productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to
unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases
performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop
technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands
interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks
solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be
GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one s self through
growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and
promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage
expectationsEducationMinimum Required:Technical High School Diploma
or GEDPreferred:Associate's DegreeMicrobiology, Chemistry, or
Engineering.Certification/LicenseRequired:
None RequiredPreferred:
Yellow Belt; Aseptic Processing and Packaging; Better Process
Control School.Foreign Language Required:
None RequiredPreferred:
None
RequiredBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsAny
employment agency, person or entity that submits a rsum into this
career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding
that the applicant's rsum will become the property of Niagara
Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire
that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the
submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies
that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been
engaged on a search shall submit rsum to the designated Niagara
Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit rsum into
this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Plant
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