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Qualifications
Career Profile - Prior to applying to a role, employee must complete their Career Profile in Workday
+0 Days - Employee must complete their +0-day introductory period with Niagara AND be +0-days free of corrective action in order to apply to a new role
Performance Review - If employee has worked for Niagara long enough to participate in a performance review, they must have received “Achieves Expectations” or above, in most current performance review to apply
Ability to use Computer systems such as Oracle/MES or current order management system
Comprehension of line flow, possible bottlenecks and manufacturing process to maximize throughput
Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
2 Years – Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience in Position
Experience operating aseptic machines
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
6 Years– Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
Increases performance through greater efficiency
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Technical High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree
Required: None Required
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Responsibilities
Notify Your Supervisor - Prior to applying, employee must notify their current supervisor or local HR Manager/Generalist
Aseptic Production Operator II
As an Aseptic Production Operator II, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of aseptic manufacturing processes and equipment
You will focus mostly on the Aseptic Block Equipment (Blowmolder, Filler, and its peripherals devices)
You will play a crucial role in maintaining sterile conditions and producing high-quality beverage products
As a senior production team member, you will also provide junior operators guidance, training, and support
Execute aseptic manufacturing processes in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
This includes preparation, setup, operation, and monitoring of aseptic blowing/ filling, cleaning, and sterilizing the aseptic block equipment
Knowledge about Chemicals used in the Aseptic Block Equipment and their critical interactions (GHS SDS)
Overall knowledge about Aseptic Production, such as basic concepts about Microbiology and pH, Low Acid and High Acid Products, and causes of sterility loss
Monitor all the Aseptic Block equipment Critical Control Points (CCP), using a Human Machine Interface (HMI), to ensure the final product sterility is maintained
Identify and address potential contamination risks and work with your Supervisor and Quality/ Maintenance Teams to mitigate/ eliminate them
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Aseptic Block Equipment, such as filling and blow molding machines, sterilizers, and filtration systems
Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls
Be alert to the alarms and act quickly to adjust equipment to prevent unnecessary downtime
Perform routine equipment maintenance, which involves cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating (CIL) the Aseptic Block Equipment
These routine activities will be performed under Maintenance Technician supervision to maintain good equipment performance
Follow Quality Control Niagara’s procedures for in-process checks, sampling, and inspections to ensure product quality and compliance
Perform visual inspections, measurements, and other quality control tests to identify deviations or defects and take appropriate corrective actions
Responsible for testing Torque, Top load, Bottle Section weights, and Cleaning/ Sterilization Chemicals concentrations (ability to perform Titrations)
Responsible for accurately documenting all production activities, including Production Logs, Machine Reports, Quality Reports, and Downtime Reports, using software such as Presage and Infinity
Adhere to cGMP guidelines and regulatory requirements to maintain compliance with Niagara’s Quality Systems and external regulatory bodies
Maintain a safe working environment by following safety protocols such as Lock out Tag out (LOTO), wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), Housekeeping and participating in safety training programs
Report any safety incidents, near misses, or hazards to your Supervisor
Comply with Niagara’s Costs Control, Yield, and Employee Safety Policies
Comply with Niagara’s guidelines for proper equipment handling and operation
Comply with Niagara’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Policies for the aseptic beverage production
Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without prior notice
Makes safety the number one priority
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
Job description
Welcome to our Team Member career opportunity section. Here you can view our current job openings and apply for positions online.
Internal Candidate Reminders:
1) Notify Your Supervisor - Prior to applying, employee must notify their current supervisor or local HR Manager/Generalist.
2) Career Profile - Prior to applying to a role, employee must complete their Career Profile in Workday.
3) +0 Days - Employee must complete their +0-day introductory period with Niagara AND be +0-days free of corrective action in order to apply to a new role.
4) Performance Review - If employee has worked for Niagara long enough to participate in a performance review, they must have received “Achieves Expectations” or above, in most current performance review to apply.
Aseptic Production Operator II
As an Aseptic Production Operator II, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of aseptic manufacturing processes and equipment. You will focus mostly on the Aseptic Block Equipment (Blowmolder, Filler, and its peripherals devices). You will play a crucial role in maintaining sterile conditions and producing high-quality beverage products. As a senior production team member, you will also provide junior operators guidance, training, and support.
Key Responsibilities
• Execute aseptic manufacturing processes in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This includes preparation, setup, operation, and monitoring of aseptic blowing/ filling, cleaning, and sterilizing the aseptic block equipment. Knowledge about Chemicals used in the Aseptic Block Equipment and their critical interactions (GHS SDS).
• Overall knowledge about Aseptic Production, such as basic concepts about Microbiology and pH, Low Acid and High Acid Products, and causes of sterility loss.
• Monitor all the Aseptic Block equipment Critical Control Points (CCP), using a Human Machine Interface (HMI), to ensure the final product sterility is maintained. Identify and address potential contamination risks and work with your Supervisor and Quality/ Maintenance Teams to mitigate/ eliminate them.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Aseptic Block Equipment, such as filling and blow molding machines, sterilizers, and filtration systems. Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls. Be alert to the alarms and act quickly to adjust equipment to prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, which involves cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating (CIL) the Aseptic Block Equipment. These routine activities will be performed under Maintenance Technician supervision to maintain good equipment performance.
• Follow Quality Control Niagara’s procedures for in-process checks, sampling, and inspections to ensure product quality and compliance. Perform visual inspections, measurements, and other quality control tests to identify deviations or defects and take appropriate corrective actions. Responsible for testing Torque, Top load, Bottle Section weights, and Cleaning/ Sterilization Chemicals concentrations (ability to perform Titrations)
• Responsible for accurately documenting all production activities, including Production Logs, Machine Reports, Quality Reports, and Downtime Reports, using software such as Presage and Infinity. Adhere to cGMP guidelines and regulatory requirements to maintain compliance with Niagara’s Quality Systems and external regulatory bodies.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety protocols such as Lock out Tag out (LOTO), wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), Housekeeping and participating in safety training programs. Report any safety incidents, near misses, or hazards to your Supervisor.
• Comply with Niagara’s Costs Control, Yield, and Employee Safety Policies.
• Comply with Niagara’s guidelines for proper equipment handling and operation.
• Comply with Niagara’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Policies for the aseptic beverage production
• Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required
• Ability to use Computer systems such as Oracle/MES or current order management system
• Comprehension of line flow, possible bottlenecks and manufacturing process to maximize throughput
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Please note that this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
• Minimum Qualifications:
• 2 Years – Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in Position
• Experience operating aseptic machines.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 6 Years– Experience in a Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years – Experience working in Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
• Lead Like an Owner
• Makes safety the number one priority
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
• Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
• Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
• Minimum Required:
• Technical High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred:
• Associate's Degree
Microbiology, Chemistry, or Engineering.
Certification/License
• Required: None Required
• Preferred: Yellow Belt; Aseptic Processing and Packaging; Better Process Control School.
Foreign Language
• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
Niagara Plant Name
TEMPLE
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