Vacation Relief Operator

This position has a rotating schedule on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.

Job responsibilities include:

• Operate Plant Equipment in a safe and efficient manner which includes problem recognition and
• Maintain proper operation of fill weights; adjust as necessary
• Complete all required documentation accurately, thoroughly and CCP documentation is an essential requirement that must be flawless at all times.
• Complete required package integrity
• Operate and clean package coding equipment; maintain ink
• Pull lab samples and keep accurate sample
• Handle all packaging material in a safe and sanitary
• Complete all material splices in a safe, efficient and sanitary
• Change gaskets, valve maintenance and change sterile air filters according to maintenance
• Clean conveyors inside and outside the filler; clean filler room
• Ability to perform PM's and services on pumps, valves, tanks, homogenizers, VTIS equipment and fillers
• Maintain proper levels in the hydrogen peroxide, caustic and acid
• Complete assigned sanitation responsibilities and document as required by the Master Sanitation Program to maintain area sanitation requirements.
• Assist downstream packaging equipment operators as
• Reset all Plant Codes and fill out Plant Code Change
• Must be able to run shift in absence of a supervisor, coordinate daily production activities with
• Perform any other duty as designated by foreman and/or

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experienced preferred
• Knowledge of plant operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of State and Federal dairy and aseptic regulations. Must have a valid CDPH Cannery Operator's License; or obtain license during training within two testing opportunities/30 days and a valid Pasteurizers License or obtain one within 90 days.
• Must have working knowledge of sanitation process, maintain a clean workstation during at all
• Able to be company certified user of material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, barrel trucks, reel dollies, and reel clamps.
• Ability to use and understand Plant equipment
• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans