Bottle Blowing Utility Operator, 1st Shift

Phillips Distilling Company•Princeton, MN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Phillips Distilling Company (PDC) is seeking a full-time Bottle Blowing Utility Operator. This role supports the efficient operation of production lines by performing a wide range of tasks, including equipment setup, operation, and adjustments; quality control; and process improvement initiatives. While primarily based in the Bottle Blowing department, this role requires flexibility to float across different areas within Production to meet business needs. Responsibilities include filling in for absent employees, assisting with special projects, and providing cross-departmental support. The Utility Operator also offers work direction, training, and leadership when required, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols are consistently maintained.

Requirements

Ability to maintain current knowledge, skills and/or certifications relevant to assigned job responsibilities.
Previous experience operating manufacturing equipment.
1 year of previous experience working in a manufacturing setting.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work and participate in an environment that expects all employees to support wellness, safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
Proficiency in computer and technology applications required for job responsibilities.
Effective verbal and written communication in English and proficiency in basic math.
Strong ability to provide work direction and collaborate with team members while multitasking in a dynamic environment.
Competence in operating and troubleshooting production line equipment, with deductive reasoning to resolve issues independently.
Ability to anticipate issues, adjust to changing priorities, and persist under time constraints.
Attention to detail combined with an understanding of whole-system processes.
Ability to work across multiple production lines efficiently.
Commitment to supporting lean manufacturing initiatives and process improvements.
Strong understanding of production operations.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience preferred.
Previous experience working in food production or packaging.
High speed bottling experience is a plus.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks to support production lines, including supplying the line, monitoring product, adjusting equipment, hand packing, dumping, stacking, and quality control.
Set up and operate various equipment, including filling or molding machines, case packers, labelers, coders, inserters, camera systems, case erectors, and palletizers.
Verify production schedules and communicate critical information to incoming shifts and other team members.
Document production line downtime on Thin Clients including RedZone and generate I-Service requests.
Lead shift setup by ensuring proper functioning of power, air, and production line equipment.
Monitor and make adjustments to molding or packaging machine processes as needed.
Perform full line changes, setups, clean-in-place (CIP), and washouts for each piece of equipment.
Float to other areas within Production as needed to support business demands, including assisting in the Rework Area, Special Projects, Tank Room, and End-of-Line (EOL).
Provide work direction and training to team members as assigned.
Lead employees through break schedules and fill in for line operators during absences.
Perform Line Lead responsibilities when needed, including ensuring efficient equipment operation and adherence to production schedules without sacrificing quality or safety.
Perform quality checks and complete corresponding paperwork and data entry to meet quality standards.
Repackage, recode, and perform other custom casework as required by the Line Lead.
Actively participate in Lean Manufacturing teams to improve business processes.
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S duties such as cleaning and organizing work areas and verifying chemical and tool inventory.
Assist and back up other operators and team members as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Live and abide by the Phillips Way and the company’s core values: Communication & Collaboration, Dignity & Respect, Accountability, Customer Service and Community.