Vinegar Processor Operator

About the role

The Vinegar Processor Operator I role is located in Green Bay, WI and is part of the Production department. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability, life and AD&D, 401k with match, profit sharing, health & flex spending accounts, employee assistance program, wellness program, education assistance, and employee referral bonus.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules and regulations.
• Review and follow production schedule/directions to determine type and quantity of vinegar to produce.
• Aid in startup, prepare equipment and materials, monitor and shut down each phase of the batch operation.
• Inspect tanks, pumps, meters, valves, lines and motors for working order, including cooling tower checks, wastewater checks, and chemical additions.
• Assist with troubleshooting abnormal conditions and notify appropriate personnel.
• Maintain production processes through system monitoring, problem identification, and adjustment to desired operating conditions.
• Conduct cleaning procedures inside and outside of tanks and all work areas.
• Receive raw materials, test samples, and unload/load liquid bulk shipments.
• Complete production reports and certificates of analysis.
• Monitor weekly inventories of raw materials and finished product.
• Participate in month end cycle counts.
• Flush and/or clean tanks, equipment, containers, and utensils as required.
• Follow safety rules, including LOTO, and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Ensure food product quality and safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending, and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment preferred.
• Ability to use hoist, intoxilyzer, titrator, agitator, spectrophotometer, forklift, and common hand tools.
• Continuous mental and visual attention required to perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Basic mathematics skills required (add, subtract, multiply, and perform simple division calculations).
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Respectful and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis.
• Able to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights, and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes, and chemicals.
• Able to use Personal Protective Equipment.

Skills

• Knowledge of acetator, fermentation, and Romicon operations.
• Basic knowledge of food processing and manufacturing practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability, life and AD&D, 401k with match, profit sharing, health & flex spending accounts, employee assistance program, wellness program, education assistance, and employee referral bonus.

Pay

Compensation range: $17.85 - $22.31 per hour.

Schedule

This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant.