Operator, Filler I (10:00p-6:30a)

About Us

Lassonde Pappas & Co., formerly Old Orchard Brands, is a US leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers, and consumer satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for moving juice from the run tank to the filler, keeping accurate data on temperature control charts, ensuring Critical Control Points are met, and completing 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.
• Retrieve bottle caps from the storage area and fill the cap hopper.
• Monitor and adjust the speed of the bottle filler to ensure proper workflow 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.
• Perform required product quality control tests.
• Sample product at the beginning of the run to ensure conformance to standards.
• Retrieve product quality specifications from the “Processing Guide” as provided by the Quality Assurance Department.
• Perform quality tests to ensure that the batch conforms to product quality specifications, including weighing a sample of five bottles of product using a scale.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform rinse-outs at the pasteurizer, filler, and support tanks.
• Ensure correct washes are taking place by checking processing guides and QAD schedule; document wash processes 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; adjust temperatures and/or product flow to ensure conformance to specifications and established standards; record reasons 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.
• Notify management about actual or potential food safety issues.
• Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position.
• Work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work.
• Taste test product as needed, up to a couple of ounces per test.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in a manufacturing environment operating production equipment.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

• Frequent: Ability to talk and hear; stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in the area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).
• Occasional: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask and perform Confined Entry using the LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Growth and development potential.
• 401-K.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health Fairs.
• Gym Membership Discounts.
• And much more!