Aseptic Production Operator II

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:

• 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.

As 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 (Blow molder, 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, which involves cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating (CIL) the Aseptic Block Equipment.
• Follow Quality Control Niagara’s procedures for in-process checks, sampling, and inspections to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Responsible for accurately documenting all production activities, including Production Logs, Machine Reports, Quality Reports, and Downtime Reports.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety protocols such as Lock out Tag out (LOTO), wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and participating in safety training programs.
• Comply with Niagara’s Costs Control, Yield, and Employee Safety Policies.
• 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.
• 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.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years – Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years – Experience in Position
  • Experience operating aseptic machines.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 Years– Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  • Technical High School Diploma or GED

• Preferred:
  • Associate's Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, or Engineering.

• Required:
  
  None Required
• Preferred:
  Yellow Belt;
  Aseptic Processing and Packaging;
  Better Process Control School.

* * Los Angeles County applicants only
** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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