Aseptic Production Operator at Ever Fresh Fruit Co

Are you a hardworking motivated self-starter with a strong desire to be part of a stable supportive fast paced team We offer opportunities for a long-term career with consistent hours and opportunity for growth.What Ever Fresh Fruit Companyoffers!Monday through Friday scheduleOvertime is availableDedicated Employee Development Team to assist with career growthOpportunities for advancementA leadership team that works alongside you for continued supportEmployee recognition programsEver Fresh Fruit Company offers employer paid:MedicalDentalVisionShort-term disabilityLife insurance planVacation and sick time8 paid holidaysTuition reimbursementGenerous 401(k) matchAbout us!We work closely with our customers to create unique flavor elements to ice cream bases and yogurt of our ingredients end up in easily recognizable brands on the store shelf as we produce for both international corporations as well as smaller localbrands. Our Research and Development is done in-house so we get to witness the whole process from ideation to creation. We support regional trade organizations source locally when appropriate and help to bring healthy food topeoples tables.Production Operator - AsepticDepartment: FormulatedStatus: Non-exemptEmployee Classification: Regular Full-timeReports To: Plant Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneJob Summary: Reviews ingredients contents list and specific batch instruction to ensure accuracy and consistency before production process. Operates food processing equipment including but not limited to mixers sieves and steam kettles adhering to the highest standards of quality and safety.Essential Functions: Operates ALL site food processing equipment including but not limited to mixers sieves and steam kettles.Packages finished product. Tests and records in process verification checks of finished products as necessary.Completes daily documentation of batches with comprehensive understanding of the data and its impact to the operationOperates within all standard operating procedures.Cleans and maintains work area.Operates forklifts and other heavy equipment.Adhere to proper Good Manufacturing Practices.Knowledge Skills and Abilities: One to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.Legible handwritingAbility to add subtract multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to assemble at least one line for all pack stylesAbility to shuttle waste and recycling out of the facility in an efficient manner before overflowingAbility to fill out a WO accurately and neatlyAbility to train new production assistants on basic proceduresShows potential to develop into a cook roleAbility to operate forklift and/or certified to operate forklift.Shows competency to cook on the aseptic line from start to finishShows competency to fully operate CIP and SIPAbility to enter set points for recipes on the aseptic PLCUnderstands how to maintain aseptic conditions and the importance of food safetyAbility to perform a complete shut-down of the line and start up after a down periodShows initiative to recognize basic issues troubleshoot provides solutions to overcome them and informs supervision in a timely mannerAbility to efficiently operate the aseptic line to maximize throughput consistently over a long period of timeWorking Conditions/Physical Factors: Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. Worker may be exposed to a loud working environment.Worker may be exposed to hazards in the workplace such as proximity to equipment conducting extreme heat moving parts and electrical currentMust be able to work in environment containing allergens (nuts milk wheat etc.)Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of timeOccasionally required to use hands and fingers Frequently required to talk or hear Frequently required to taste and smellFrequently required to lift/push/pull/carry weight up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision distance vision and color vision.Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to fumes or airborne particles Other Duties as Assigned:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Key Skills Data Entry,Forklift,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Math,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Assembly Experience,Plastics Extrusion,Plastics Injection Molding,Heavy Lifting,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1