1st Shift Assistant Lead Production Team Member - Deep Eddy

Heaven Hill; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heaven Hill is seeking a Direct Labor Senior Associate at the Deep Eddy Vodka production facility in Buda, TX. The role supports the Bottling Line Lead to keep the line running smoothly during operating hours and to ensure bottle quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities include assisting in operating decisions, training new line workers, mentoring teammates, and performing line work as needed. The position requires teamwork, reliability, and strong attention to product quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably in a line or assembly operator capacity.
• Knowledge of and ability to do all positions on the line.
• Deep knowledge of how the line runs and ability to assist with operating decisions.
• Keen eye for product and package quality requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work within the constructs of a team.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with team members and Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Support Bottling Line Lead to keep the line running smoothly.
• Inspect bottles for packaging quality throughout production.
• Take shifts in and operate any position on the line as needed.
• Assist in training new line personnel.
• Lead the assigned line team when Lead is out.
• Assist in overseeing the line to ensure a quality bottling process.
• Complete bottling summaries at end of shift.
• Collaborate with Bottling Line Lead on deficiencies and pack performance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Line operator versatility

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

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Direct Labor Senior Associate Buda, TX, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2206

This position is based at our Deep Eddy Vodka production facility in Buda, TX. Schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday 5:30am-4pm.

What the Role Is

The Assistant Lead Bottling Line Operator is responsible for supporting the Bottling Line Lead in ensuring the line runs smoothly and continues to run during operating hours. This position will assist in ensuring the overall quality of the bottling process and product, which includes visually inspecting the product and making repairs as necessary. The Assistant Line Lead gives work directions to other team members when the Lead Production Team Member is out of the office and makes operating decisions under the direction of the Bottling Supervisor and Lead.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Gives work direction to the team members when the Lead Production Team Member is away.
• Assist the Lead Production Team Member with operating decisions.
• Steps in to perform all positions on the line as required.
• Assist in training new employees in line positions.
• Assist in overseeing the line to which the operator is assigned.
• Assist in leading the team assigned to the line to ensure a quality bottling process.
• Complete bottling summaries at the end of the shift as needed.
• Collaborates with Bottling Line Lead on any deficiencies on the line.
• Inspect bottles to ensure the quality of packaging as bottles proceed through the bottling line.
• Clean bottling lines throughout the day's production and post-production.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure packaging meets quality standards.
• Examine all items on bottles for component accuracy.
• Organize work area using 5S techniques which include sweeping, mopping, cleaning, cataloging and maintaining the area.
• Transfer cases weighing up to 50 pounds to keep production moving.
• Assemble knockdown cases as needed.
• Operate manual or electric pallet jacks to disperse components and finished goods throughout the work area.
• Discard outdated or defective products.
• Utilize compactors to bail cardboard.
• Perform additional requests provided by Lead Production Team Member and Supervisor to guarantee efficiency.
• Champion positive communication, strong collaboration, and teamwork while actively modeling the core values of the Spirited Commitment.

Who You Are…

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably in a line or assembly operator capacity
• Knowledge of and ability to do all positions on the line
• Deep knowledge of how the line runs and ability to assist with operating decisions
• Keen eye for product and package quality requirements
• Willingness and ability to work within the constructs of a team
• Excellent verbal communication skills with team members and Supervisor