Bottling Production Operator

WhistlePig Whiskey; Mineville (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative distillery where creativity meets tradition! As a Bottling Production Operator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our bottling process. Your responsibilities will include operating advanced machinery, conducting quality inspections, and collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to producing exceptional rye whiskey. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make an impact in the world of whiskey production, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Paid personal time off

Paid sick time

Paid volunteer time

Paid holidays

Industry-leading paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Health insurance plans

401K plan with company match

EAP access

Financial wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math operations and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates bottling machinery to ensure efficient production.
• Conducts quality checks and adheres to safety protocols.
• Collaborates with team members to achieve production goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet Jack

Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts)

Automated Labelers

Sealants

Gravity Filler

Box erector

Pallet wrapper

Depalletizer

Job description

About the Organization While the good old boys are drinking whiskey and rye, our young, rebellious team of creators have no time for nostalgia. We're too busy relentlessly trying new things to unlock the potential of America's oldest spirit, and we are just getting started.

Once the leading American spirit, Rye Whiskey faded from popularity after prohibition ...until a dedicated crew of Rye enthusiasts settled in an unlikely place, turning a historic dairy barn into a world class whiskey distillery in remote Shoreham, Vermont, where we keep the things that make Rye great, throw out the rest, and constantly innovate to make whiskey our way.

Learn more at www.whistlepigwhiskey.com

Location: Moriah

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Shift: Days

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Category: Production

Position: Bottling Production Operator

Job Title: Bottling Production Operator

Division: Moriah Operations

Department: Moriah Bottling

Reports To: Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: 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.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: 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.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment:

• Pallet Jack
• Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts)
• Automated Labelers, Sealers, Coders & Fillers
• Gravity Filler
• Box erector
• Pallet wrapper
• Depalletizer

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• 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

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work with energized equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The mashbill: compensation, benefits, perks, and other fun stuff

• The compensation for this role is a 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.
• Annual Well-Rounded Wellness benefit, to support physical and mental health, environmental wellness and financial soundness for employees.
• Insurance plans through BlueCross BlueShield (health), including a CDHP + HSA plan 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.

…In addition to the opportunity to work with the world's leading rye whiskey – come join us!

The hourly wage of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and training. The above hiring range represents the Company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is currently accepting applications.