Job Description
The Vinegar Operator is responsible for the production of vinegar. The Operator is accountable for producing and moving liquid mixes in a safe and sanitary manner utilizing pumps, hoses, piping, etc. following the safety specifications identified.
Job Duties
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Review appropriate production schedules for the line to ensure correct equipment setups have been made and appropriate raw material are present for efficient productivity
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Monitor all product in process and or finished to be packed to ensure best quality standards are being met with the control/retains out in the operation.
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Make sure all materials are properly counted, weighed and labeled with correct label information
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Ensure efficient and safe operation of all equipment in the line
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Ensure that all partial pallets, bags, and containers are available and accessible as well as having proper documentation such as part number, weights, expiration dates, etc
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Report to supervisor equipment malfunctions, so that they can ultimately be reported to maintenance
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Monitor adequate housekeeping throughout the day
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Support Product Line Supervisors to investigate, resolve, and document all process related issues
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Identify areas of waste related to utilities, product, and packaging materials and implement projects to reduce these costs
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Review production schedule to determine quantity and type of vinegar to produce.
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Initiate startup, preparing equipment and materials, monitor and shut down each phase of batch operation.
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Make routine field inspections of the tanks, pumps meters, valves, lines and motors to assure that all systems in the process are in working order.
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Receive raw materials, test samples and unload/load liquid bulk shipments.
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Complete production reports
- Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
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Responsible for food product quality and safety.
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Responsible for flushing, and/or cleaning of tanks, equipment, containers and utensils as required
Requirements
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High School Diploma / GED
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Continuous standing, walking and reaching.
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Lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance
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Duties are performed with some exposure to noise, lubricants and chemicals.
- Use calculator, hoist, intoxilyzer, titrator, agitator, spectrophotometer, personal computer, Sit forklift and common hand tools
Job Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage
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Dental and Vision insurance
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Short Term Disability
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401(k) with company match
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Voluntary Life and AD&D
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Paid time off
Job Type - Full Time
