Bottling/Warehouse Operator-Grade 5-Jefferson

Kikkoman Foods, Inc.; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kikkoman Foods, Inc. in Jefferson, Wisconsin is hiring a Bottling & Warehouse Operator. This role oversees the processing of products before delivery, requiring attention to detail and compliance with food safety regulations.

The ideal candidate must communicate effectively, operate machinery, lift heavy weights, and work in high-temperature conditions. Join a team committed to maintaining a positive workplace atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Understanding and knowledge of basic mechanics.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work under high temperature and humidity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall system operation and product output.
• Prepare product including ingredient transportation.
• Operate and monitor packaging lines.
• Record and report production data.
• Comply with food safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Basic mechanics knowledge

Job description

Overview

Summary: The Bottling & Warehouse Operator reports to the Plant Foreman. This role is primarily responsible for the final processing of product prior to being delivered to customers. This role will oversee various operations ensuring accuracy, efficiency and safe food handling. Depending on line assignment, responsibilities may vary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall system operation and product output.
• Responsible for product preparation; including but not limited to transportation of ingredients, operating/monitoring mixing equipment, transferring of mixed ingredients to feed tanks, monitoring system drying operations.
• Operate and adjust discharge system to fill cases to desired weight.
• Transportation of raw and finished goods.
• Record sanitation data.
• Use of electric hoists, forklifts and other lifting devices to load materials on line.
• Operate/monitor packaging lines. Control output and perform quality checks.
• Operate depalletizers, bottle line equipment, inspectors, line denester and related machinery.
• Assist in the changeover of machinery for various sizes of product lines.
• Record and report production data.
• Comply with all established system operation procedures, GMP/HACCP rules and safety guidelines.
• Comply with all departmental & company-wide food safety policies & procedures.
• Report actual or potential food safety concerns to upper management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate
• Highly detail oriented
• Understanding and knowledge of basic mechanics

Physical & Behavioral

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
• Frequently required to reach above shoulders, climb, work at heights, crouch, stoop or kneel
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds usually from floor to waist level, and able to lift 25 pounds repetitively at or above shoulder height
• Ability to work under conditions of high temperature and high humidity for extended periods of time
• Kikkoman expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relations with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors; maintaining a positive work atmosphere

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate
• Highly detail oriented
• Understanding and knowledge of basic mechanics
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
• Frequently required to reach above shoulders, climb, work at heights, crouch, stoop or kneel
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds usually from floor to waist level, and able to lift 25 pounds repetitively at or above shoulder height
• Ability to work under conditions of high temperature and high humidity for extended periods of time
• Kikkoman expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relations with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors; maintaining a positive work atmosphere

The requirements listed above must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I have reviewed the above job description and understand the job duties that are accurately defined within.