Aseptic Production Operator II
Company: Niagara Bottling, LLC
Location: Temple
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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.Aseptic Production Operator IIAs 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 Responsibilities
- Execute 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 production
- Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal
supervision; perform relief duties when required
- Ability to use Computer systems such as Oracle/MES or current
order management system
- Comprehension of line flow, possible bottlenecks and
manufacturing process to maximize throughput
- Ability 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.Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 Years - Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing
environment
- 2 Years - Experience in Position
- Experience operating aseptic machines.*Experience may include a
combination of work experience and education
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 Years- Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing
environment
- 6 Years - Experience working in Position
- 2 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 Owner
- Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues
directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
- Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and
external customers
- InnovACT
- Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies,
methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to
unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
- Increases performance through greater efficiency
- Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from
other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions
and actions
- Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
- Empowered to be Great
- Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through
growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectationsEducation
- Minimum Required:
- Technical High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred:
- Associate's DegreeMicrobiology, Chemistry, or
Engineering.Certification/License
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: Yellow Belt; Aseptic Processing and Packaging;
Better Process Control School.Foreign Language
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: None
RequiredBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsAny
employment agency, person or entity that submits a resume into this
career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding
that the applicant's resume 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 resume to the designated Niagara
Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit resume into
this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
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