Production Operator

Mountaintop Beverage; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaintop Beverage is seeking a Production Operator to join the aseptic beverage production team. You will operate line equipment for blending, filling, processing, and sterilizing tasks, monitor processes, and maintain batch records to ensure product safety and quality.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and willingness to work flexible weekend shifts as part of ongoing staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment in aseptic food and beverage manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Understanding of lean-in Place (CIP) production.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate and observe production line equipment to ensure food safety and quality.
• Prepare/monitor bulk blends and batches for processing and packaging.
• Perform cleaning tasks including CIP and COP as assigned.
• Receive/unload ingredients and materials using forklift as needed.
• Document batch records daily with attention to data impact.
• Troubleshoot withMaintenance to improve efficiency.
• Complete line changeovers and set up next item packaging/coding.
• Follow SOPs and GMPs consistently.
• Adhere to SQF and Food Safety Standards.
• Support additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Experience operating equipment

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

LEAN-CIP production

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

*This is an evergreen position, meaning we accept applications year-round to build a pipeline of talent for future openings. While we may not have an immediate vacancy at the time of your application, we review applications regularly and reach out as opportunities become available. Please note that open positions will be on our weekend shifts. We appreciate your patience and interest in joining our Production team!*

Role Impact:

As part of an aseptic, beverage manufacturing company, the Production Operatorwill be critical in operating production equipment related to blending, filling, processing, and sterilizing equipment.

In this role, the Production Operator will perform all tasks and functions related to operating various pieces of production equipment; monitoring production processes and line operations; preparing and maintaining batch records and charts; sanitizing and cleaning equipment; performing inspections on products and preventative maintenance activities on equipment; operating material control equipment; loading and unloading materials; weighing up and staging ingredients for processing; and using ERP to track production and related information.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate and observe production line equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specifications.
• Prepare/operate/monitor/document bulk slurries for blending operations, heat treatment processes, controlled weigh systems of batch ingredients, and any other applicable systems and documents that are required to operate.
• Perform hand cleaning, clean-in-place (CIP), heat treatment systems, cleaning-out of place (COP), routine housekeeping and other cleaning and sanitization tasks as assigned by leadership.
• Receive and unload bulk raw ingredients, CIP chemicals and material movements/staging of ingredients with a powered industrial forklift.
• Complete daily documentation of batches with comprehensive understanding of the date and its impact to the operation.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and work in tandem with the Maintenance Team to increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Perform changeovers- complete line clears and accurately set up next item's packaging and coding.
• Operate within Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Responsible for adhering to SQF and Food Safety Standards.
• Follow Food Safety Requirement/Standards as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic mathematical and calculation skills.

Experience & Skills

• Experience operating equipment in an aseptic food and beverage manufacturing facility highly preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of lean-in Place (CIP) production.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and embraces flexibility to adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for entire shift.
• Must be able to work with equipment that contains electric magnetic components.