Aseptic Batching Operator - Both Shifts

Job Description

Core duties and responsibilities

Ingredient management: Precisely inspect, weigh, and stage ingredients for mixing according to a specific formula or batch record.

Aseptic equipment operation: Set up, operate, and monitor complex aseptic equipment, including tanks, mixers, sterilizers, and filtration systems.

Sanitation and sterilization: Perform and verify cleaning-in-place (CIP) and sterilization-in-place (SIP) processes for all equipment to prevent contamination.

Quality assurance: Conduct in-process checks and tests, such as measuring

and other analytical results, to ensure the product meets quality specifications.

Process monitoring: Use human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to monitor and adjust critical control points (CCPs) for factors like temperature and pressure to ensure sterility is maintained.

Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions or process deviations and work with maintenance or quality teams to address issues.

Documentation: Accurately and legibly document all production activities, including ingredient lot numbers, quantities, processing data, and quality checks, in batch records and logs.

Adherence to safety and compliance: Follow all company safety protocols, including LOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out) procedures, and adhere to regulatory guidelines such as SQF, cGMP and HACCP.

Material handling: Use equipment like pallet jacks or forklifts to move and manage ingredients and finished products safely.

Qualifications and skills

Education: A high school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement. Technical or vocational training is a plus.

Experience: Prior experience in food manufacturing or a highly regulated production environment is typically required, with aseptic or cleanroom experience being highly desirable.

Aseptic technique: Strong knowledge and consistent practice of aseptic techniques to prevent product contamination.

Mechanical aptitude: The ability to operate, disassemble, and reassemble complex machinery, and perform minor maintenance.

Computer proficiency: Comfort using computer systems for data entry and monitoring production controls.

Attention to detail: A high degree of accuracy is essential for following recipes, procedures, and documentation.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with supervisors and documenting processes.

Problem-solving: The ability to identify issues and find effective solutions.

Physical endurance: The role often requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift a moderate amount of weight (e.g., 50 pounds).

What You Need to Succeed

PPE: Steel-toed slip resistant rubber boots and lift belt required.

Ability to stand or walk for 8 hours.

Bending/Flexing/Extending

Frequently grip, reach, lift, or pull with both hands.

Ability to lift 45lbs consistently.

Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Detail oriented and follow instruction without fail.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All candidates are subject to a criminal background check and standard drug screen. All offers are

contingent upon favorable results. California Custom Fruits and Flavors is committed to recruit, select,

and develop employees based on individual ability and job performance.Company Description

California Custom Fruits and Flavors develops, manufactures and provides custom value-added fruit and flavor ingredients to the dairy, bakery, beverage and food service industry. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful impact.

Full-time