ASEPTIC BATCHING OPERATOR - 2ND SHIFT

Description:

About California Custom Fruits and Flavors Founded in 1986, California Custom Fruits & Flavors ("CCFF") is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom-formulated specialty ingredients & flavors. CCFF develops tailored solutions for its diverse customer base of brands, retailers, and co-manufacturers across numerous food products and channels. With world-class facilities in California and Indiana, CCFF has served as a leading partner and innovator of industry-leading flavors and formulations for nearly four decades. CCFF is backed by Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock's equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and performance improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital.

Position:

The Aseptic Batching Operator will be responsible for precisely inspecting, weighing and staging ingredients for mixing according to a specific formula. Additionally, an Aseptic Batching Operator sets up, monitors and operates complex aseptic equipment.

Responsibilities:

Ingredient Management:

Precisely inspect, weigh, and stage ingredients for mixing according to a specified formula.

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 standards.

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, GMP, and HACCP.

Material Handling:

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

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED. Technical or vocational training is a plus.

Experience:

Prior experience in food manufacturing or 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).

Why Join Us:

Be part of a mission-driven food company focused on quality and innovation Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth Supportive and collaborative work culture Commitment to sustainability, food safety, and ethical sourcing 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 recruiting, selecting, and developing employees based on individual ability and job performance.