Aseptic Filler Operator I
Position Summary: Operate Aseptic filling machines, and machines associated with the fillers. Assume responsibility for the filling lines, safety, quality, efficiencies, and cleanliness.

Why work for Gregory Packaging Inc. SunCup Juice?

• American based company that is 3 generations, family-owned operating for over 100 Years!
• Highly successful and growth-oriented manufacturing, packaging and distribution juice company
• One of the largest Aseptic Fresh and Frozen Juice Producers in USA
• Products tailored to Health Care, K-12 Education, Elderly Feeding, Day Care Centers and Prisons
• All juices are packed to USDA and FDA Grade A Standards
• Stable and Essential Employment focused on safety
• National Company that accommodates relocation
• Development and Internal Promotions
• Focus on continuous improvement and technology advancements

Check us out: https://www.suncupjuice.com/

Employment with GPI SunCup Juice:

• Work life balance
• Weekly Pay
• $200 Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Shift Premiums and Overtime Available
• 2 Weeks PTO accrued from date of hire
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits & 401K eligibility 
• Supportive culture for career growth and development
• Integral part of a growing manufacturing team

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Must follow all employee safety, food safety, quality procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear required PPE.

• Review appropriate production schedules to ensure correct equipment setups have been made and appropriate materials are present for efficient equipment productivity.
• Make setting adjustments on equipment as necessary during the production run.
• Monitors and fixes faults as well as clearing any material jams in equipment.
• Able to cover second filler to cover break and lunches.
• Able to operate, run the case packer and robot, safely and efficiently.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate all downstream line equipment: Conveyors, Printers, Helix, Straw applicator.
• Coordinates, sets-up, CIPs, COPs, monitors, and operates aseptic filling machines to maximize the quality of products produced and the efficiency of the department.
• Complete all functions related to cleaning and sanitizing the equipment and the work area.
• Ensure that the equipment to be operated is in good mechanical condition by visual inspection, identify any problems and contact maintenance for repair.
• Communicate to Supervisor or Lead regarding any problems that could hinder production output
• Required to complete necessary production inspections, checks, and paperwork, in a neat and professional manner.
• Ownership of all required quality checks to assure standards are met and maintained, as packing integrity, transversal seal, longitudinal seal, dye test, organoleptic test, paper splice and all others quality checks required by GPI.
• Responsible for proper shift handoff with outgoing and oncoming operators.
• Assist in basic machine operation training of co-workers as necessary to maintain efficiency and coverage during the operation.
• Ownership of the job responsibilities and job requirements.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekend shift coverage.
• All other assigned duties.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment

· Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

· Must be able to constantly stand/walk throughout the shift.

· Significant visual acuity for computer screen, small objects on the line or equipment.

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

 Skills:

· Team Player.

· Attention to detail.

· Strong work ethic.

· Able to perform basic math functions.

· Great interpretation and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent required.

· 2 years of manufacturing experience or working in a production environment.

· Able to read and write.

· Clear background check and drug screen, if applicable. Legally authorized to work in the United States.