Bottling Production Operator

WhistlePig Whiskey • Middlebury, VT

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bottling Production Operator uses automated equipment to fill, and package finished liquid product, according to product specifications, and places product into final secondary package.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and emails/memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written and oral procedures
• Organizational and communication skills
• Learning and Growth Mindset
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Operates and controls bottling machinery, including fillers, cappers, labelers, and conveyors, to ensure efficient and accurate production.
• Monitors production output to maintain product quality standards.
• Conducts routine quality checks and inspections to identify and address any deviations.
• Monitors quality standards/specifications set by the quality manager and notifies lead/management of any related issues.
• Reports any deviations/issues with lead/management.
• Sees bottling production through including packing the final product per company standards/requirements.
• Manages products counts and report to management as requested.
• Adheres to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow safety guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Performs basic maintenance and cleaning tasks on bottling equipment to ensure its optimal performance.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or issues to the maintenance team.
• Ensures company procedures are followed for the weekly bottling preventative maintenance & cleaning documentation.
• Signs off on any required checklists/documentation per company procedures for weekly work completed.
• Collaborates with other team members, including maintenance technicians, quality control personnel, and production supervisors, to achieve production goals and resolve operational issues.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Works in tandem as required with management on job functions, questions, issues, or concerns with production procedures with Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Technicians.
• Attends all company meetings, and trainings as required by the company.

Benefits

• competitive hourly wage, plus a biannual bonus, determined by individual performance, paired with company performance and goals
• Paid personal time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays
• Industry-leading paid parental leave benefits
• Insurance plans through Cigna (health) with company contributions, Delta (dental and vision), and Renaissance (accident and STD/LTD/AD&D coverages as well as life insurance)
• Support and resources via EAP access through our health insurance program, with additional concierge, legal consultation, mental health, mindfulness and wellness resources through NexGen
• Financial wellness benefits through FinFit, as well as discounts on and access to hundreds of benefits and services through Working Advantage, our Employee Perks program
• Safe Harbor 401K plan with generous company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees