Scholle Operator

Description

Production Associate

Welcome To KanPak in Arkansas City, KS – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner

KanPak is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it's our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors. Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you're looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly.

We are seeking an energetic, skilledProduction Associate for openings in our facility in Arkansas City, KS.

We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week. Shift is 2nd Shift- 2p-10p, this opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

Summary:

The Scholle Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Scholle bag-in-box or pouch filling machines used for aseptic packaging. This role ensures that products are aseptically filled, sealed, and packaged according to established protocols, while adhering to safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Scholle Operator plays a key role in maintaining sterile conditions throughout the production process and ensuring product quality.

Responsibilities Related to the Job:

v Coordinate KanPak Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak

v Participate in formulating and administering division's short and long range goals and objectives for business growth

• Set up, adjust, and operate Scholle aseptic filling machines and associated equipment in a sterile environment.
• Ensure correct filling, sealing, and sterilization procedures are followed for each product batch.
• Monitor the filling process to ensure accurate quantities and proper sealing of packages.
• Continuously monitor and adjust machine settings for temperature, pressure, and flow rates to maintain the correct conditions for aseptic filling.
• Adjust settings for different product specifications, ensuring correct fill levels and quality.
• Works closely with Quality and other departments to meet all safe quality food standards
• Communicates with all supervisors/leads regarding any quality or production issues
• Continuous training in processing operations and sanitation.
• Understands variances in process and directly corrects issues or recommends potential fixes to supervisors/leads
• Conduct regular quality control inspections, including verifying the integrity of the seals, checking for contamination, and ensuring proper labeling.
• Accurately complete production logs, checklists, and maintenance records as required
• Maintains all equipment in the process
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervision

Social Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with KanPak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations
• Act according to KanPak's Creed & Values

Required Qualifications and Knowledge:

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent
• Comfortable using hand tools to make machine adjustments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months to one year's experience in food industry, preferred

Competencies/Job Skills:

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills. (Email, Word, and Excel)
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-motivated individual
• Ability and willingness to work well with others and be a team member.
• Must practice safe work habits.
• Work collaboratively with production and other departments for optimum efficiency.
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.
• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Demonstrated Time Management and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work/train with Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Ability to learn tote system
• Handle working in hottest area in plant.

Physical Activity Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb up and down stairs. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.