Gasser Operator

Job Details 

Company Background 

Alamance is recognized as a leading manufacturer of aerosol whipped cream, flavored drinks, freeze pops, and bottled water, offering beloved brands like Classic Cream, Fun Pops, Coffee Toppers, Whipt, and Groovy Glacier. We produce, pack and ship private labels based on customer specific needs. An innovative company with proven experience in creating exciting new products that redefine what is possible in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. 

Position Opportunity 

The gasser operator is a role designed to check the weights of the gas and the cream to ensure a correct product is being produced. This position and the filler operator position are interchangeable and overlap in many areas. The filler and gasser positions assist with the crimper operator position, when necessary, as all machines are housed in the same location.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities 

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications: High School Diploma / GED

Related Experience: 

• Understand how to read the schedule. 
• Know how to read a pressure gauge. 
• Check the scale weight on the gasser and filler. 
• Adjust the pressure and the gas when they are incorrect. 
• Be able to quickly changeover when necessary. 
• Ability to run the filler when the filler operator is on break. 
• Know how to do COP and must be able to disassemble the gasser when the room neds to be sanitized. 
• Be able to sign off for the release of a batch if the filler operator is unavailable.  
• Be able to do a hot water flush if needed. 
• Empty out the holding tank to change the butterfat and empty it out when the schedule is complete or if the filler operator is unavailable. 
• Perform a butterfat test when the filler is unavailable. 

Knowledge/Skills Experience: 

• Responsible for knowing and adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) 
• Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, and moving around the facility. 
• Work in high noise areas and use mandatory hearing protection.  
• Ability to stack boxes weighing up to 30 lbs. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions. 

Travel Requirements: Minimal local travel required

Physical Requirements: 

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use of hands, fingers
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climb and balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk and hear
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Alamance Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Alamance Foods Inc. prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.

Employment Eligibility: Alamance Foods Inc. participates in the federal E-Verify program. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Form I-9 and verification of authorization to work in the United States.

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