Fill/Pack Mixer I

GT'S Living Foods • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $18 - $19

About The Position

At GT’s Living Foods, our Fill/Pack Mixers (I) ensure that every batch of Kombucha is handcrafted with the highest quality ingredients to make the product our consumers know and love. In addition to occasionally performing the responsibilities of a Fill/Pack Mixing Assistant in alignment with business needs, Fill/Pack Mixers (I) are responsible for understanding the formulaic composition of our products and incorporating all ingredients accordingly.

Requirements

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production and/or Food/Beverage or related industry is preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years or older
• Ability to read the English language
• Available to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends & holidays
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to promptly respond to issues and escalate them to the appropriate party
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced/dynamic environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Ability to closely follow instructions/process
• Demonstrate teamwork as well as the ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to produce accurate and consistent data
• Involves frequent movement around the warehouse near moving mechanical parts and electrical equipment
• Constant lifting and transportation of empty boxes to case packers
• Frequent transportation of 45 lb. containers of ingredients to be lifted (4 feet) and poured into mixing kettles
• Frequent and repetitive twisting/reaching motions to package finished product into boxes to be moved back onto the production line
• Frequent lifting of boxes of clean bottles/finished product (up to 25 lbs.) to be unloaded and placed onto the production line/re-pack table
• Frequent and repetitive bending/twisting/lifting (4 feet) to palletize packaged boxes (up to 40 lbs.)
• Occasional stacking of empty pallets (up to 70 lbs.) with a partner
• Employees are required to stand for the majority of their work shift
• The noise level in this work environment is constantly above 84 dB and requires earplugs to be worn
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP System (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Release and initiate production order, including keg materials, physically and systematically
• Utilize electrical panel to perform mixing of necessary ingredients
• Assemble and inspect components of mixing equipment to ensure equipment is ready for use
• Coordinate with other internal departments to confirm and communicate the production schedule to Fill/Pack Mixing Assistants
• Reference production schedule to create a list of necessary ingredients, and validate picking list prior to providing to Fill/Pack Mixing Assistants
• Manually and systematically verify that the ingredients and labels collected and consumed correspond with the production schedule, including variances
• Documentation of pH, Brix, color and taste of each batch
• Perform routine cleanings of mixing equipment
• Report any issues regarding equipment malfunction, system errors, and downtime to management
• Ensure cleanliness of work area to maintain a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line (available for pickup at headquarters only)
• Corporate Discounts with our partners thru LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, childcare, and more!)
• Food trucks every weekday and quarterly employee appreciation events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED