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• Responsible for moving juice from the run tank to the filler, keep accurate data on temperature control charts, ensure Critical Control Points are met, complete 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 responds 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, faults, using computer system

• Retrieve bottle caps from the storage area and fills cap hopper
• Monitor and adjust speed of bottle filler to ensure proper work flow 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 beginning of 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 batch conforms to product quality specifications using analytical laboratory equipment. Weights sample of five bottles of product using scale
• Assist the supervisor with inventory verification for bottles, caps and product; 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 schedule.
• 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.
• Adjusts 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 product as needed, up to a couple ounces per test
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

• 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

• 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