Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.

· Weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.

· Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.

· Supply filling equipment with materials such as caps, sanitizing chemicals and bottles.

· Proactively monitor the production line, filler, Blow molder, capper and perform conveyance watching for problems such as pileups or jams.

· Count and record finished and rejected packaged items.

· CIP/clean the filler, capper, coder, and surrounding area. Maintain the entire filling area in an audit ready condition during production.

· Able to complete CL, CIL and MSS on time and CIP check list.

· Confirm product quality with the Quality Assurance Department prior to production and during the production of the product, ensuring it meets and complies with all quality protocols.

· Oil, trouble shoot and make minor adjustments or repairs to filling Blow molder and capping equipment.

· Aid in the training of new personnel if necessary.

· Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.

· Perform other duties as assigned by management.

· Perform Filler and BM change over without assistance

· Ability to perform operations PMs following OEM procedures.

· Ability to drive a forklift

· 3-year experience operating Aseptic Krones filler equipment.

Skills/qualifications required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.

· Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.

· Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.

· A High School/vocational diploma is required.

· High School level verbal and written communication skills.

· Basic computational skills required. Simple math and reasoning required.

· Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.

· 2 years of experience operating aseptic filler or blow molder equipment

· Able to work all shifts as business needs.

· CIP/SIP experience on Krones aseptic block.

· Ability to drive a forklift.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess or be able to use HMI (human machine interface) devices and understand process trending and SPC (statistical Process Control).

Food safety requirements:

· Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

· Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.

· Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.

· Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.

· Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.

· Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

· In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

· Document machine performance, abnormal occurrences and all intervention daily.