Aseptic Processing Lead

Job Summary

The Aseptic Production Lead will assist the Production Supervisor in maximizing production up-time of high-quality, cost-efficient product while safely operating processing equipment. They will provide guidance and training to other Aseptic Processors.

• Safe, effective and efficient set up, operation, and cleaning of processing equipment for production.
• Responsible for sterilization and manual washing of machine components.
• Responsible for Clean In Place (CIP) process for all processing equipment.
• Perform routine basic chemical concentration tests.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality of product and processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely monitoring of critical control points.
• Conduct basic trouble shooting of equipment. When necessary contact maintenance.
• Responsible for accurately filling out paper work and charts.
• Understand and follow production schedule or adjust as needed to avoid down-time on production floor.
• Planning and scheduling of fluid transfers and raw lines CIP with HTST and blending employees.
• Proactively communicate with team members and keep supervision informed.
• Assist supervisors when needed by providing work direction to other Aseptic Processors and cover various supervisors’ duties in their absence or when requested.
• Assist with completion of valve PMs to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule.

6pm - 6am rotating days

$33.66 per hour plus $1 shift differential from 6pm - 6am

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum five (5) years of food processing experience required.
• Knowledge of products and dairy industry preferred.

• None

• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

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