Aseptic Processing Operator - 2nd Shift Only

Steuben Foods; Town of Elma (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Steuben Foods in Elma, NY is seeking an Aseptic Processing Operator for the 2nd shift. You will operate and maintain production machinery, ensure GMP compliance, and perform sanitation tasks to keep environments sterile and safe. You may assist with CIP-related duties and monitor critical parameters during processing.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, accurate data entry, and reliable attendance. High school education or equivalent is required, with prior food production experience a plus

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs, sanitation and cleanliness requirements.
• Basic understanding of CIP systems and processing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and reliability in a production setting.
• Ability to enter data accurately and monitor equipment with a computer.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production machinery while following SOPs.
• Adhere to GMPs to ensure product safety and quality.
• Perform sanitation procedures to maintain hygiene standards.
• Take readings and monitor flow, temperature and leaks of chemicals.
• Complete log books and check sheets accurately and on time.
• Communicate issues to leads and maintenance for quick resolution.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

GMP knowledge

Data entry

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CIP systems

Job description

Position:Aseptic Processing Operator - 2nd Shift Only

Location: Elma, NY

Job Id:939

# of Openings:1

We are currently seeking an Aseptic Processing Operator/Turn Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude and possess a basic understanding of food plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation, and cleanliness requirements. Familiarity with Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems is preferred. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of good attendance and reliability, as well as the flexibility to work variable hours to meet production needs. Key responsibilities include operating and maintaining production machinery, adhering to GMPs to ensure product safety and quality, executing sanitation procedures to maintain hygiene standards, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with precision. Basic computer skills for data entry and equipment monitoring are also required. While previous experience in a food production environment is beneficial, it is not mandatory.

Education/Prerequisite Requirements:

• High School Education or Equivalent

Schedule:

Varies based on production schedule needs

Work Specifications - Responsibilities:

• Responsible for food safety and quality
• Must know where every processor and sterile tank is located
• Must know where all check off sheets are and how to fill them out
• Be able to walk the line from start to finish of 1 processor
• To be able to change and fill out Charts accurately
• Must be able to set up one processor to a sterile tank with all the appropriate configurations necessary.
• Be able to sterilize a processor and sterile tank or tanks associated with the processor.
• Be able to take all readings for processor and sterile tank
• To be able to start and stop product on a processor
• Perform a CIP on the sterile tank
• Be able to CIP the raw product supply lines and separation of product on and off
• Perform a CIP (Clean In Place) on the processor
• Check chemical strength
• Check and verify magnet and strainer cleanliness.
• To be able to fill out all records for processors (processors trained on) accurately and completely including log books.
• Know where all of the checks off sheets are and how to fill them out.
• Knowledge of sterile zones for one processer and sterile tank
• Be able to AIC (Aseptic Intermediate Clean) the processor
• To begin to learn the position and function of valves.
• Monitor for proper flow, temperature and leaks of chemicals
• Perform safe handling of chemicals and use of safety equipment
• To be able to fill out all records for processors (processors trained on) accurately and completely including log books.
• Know how to monitor all CCP (Critical Control Points) and record on log
• Understanding of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
• Must be able to operate one of the CIP systems (4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,200)
• To have developed a basic understanding of aseptic processing.
• Keep processing equipment and surrounding areas clean and in a sanitary condition
• Communicate production issues to leads and supervisors
• Alert maintenance when equipment malfunctions and work with them to correct problem.

Pay Range: $24.75 to $ 25.75

Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.