Distillation Operator

Kelly Services; Lakeland (FL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays (up to eight per year)

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

Kelly Services is hiring a Distillation Operator in Lakeland, FL for overnight shifts (6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) with a 7 days on/7 days off schedule. Pay starts at $23/hour.Responsibilities include distillation, blending, shipping, and warehouse tasks, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and equipment operation.

Training begins on day shift, then transitions to overnight. Candidates should handle bulk shipments, use pumps and hoses, and maintain accurate records in a food-grade environment.

Formación

• Working knowledge of distillation theory and processes.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and follow batch tickets.
• Basic understanding of gas chromatography.
• Ability to handle shipment documentation and use email for work-related communication.
• Forklift operation experience or ability to operate a forklift.
• Commitment to safe work practices, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Follow on-site food-grade, safety, and PPE requirements.
• Apply working knowledge of distillation theory and processes.
• Perform calculations and follow batch tickets.
• Blend products in tanks, totes, and drums with measured components.
• Set up bulk liquid transfers using hoses and pumps.
• Receive and track bulk and palletized shipments.
• Prepare and ship bulk and palletized products, including transfer trucks.
• Inspect incoming packages for damage or documentation issues.
• Document shipments accurately and email documents to departments.
• Print documentation and labels for orders and batch manufacturing.
• Package and label product in 55-gallon drums and totes.
• Prepare pallets of drums with straps and shipping labels.
• Assist with weekly warehouse inventory counts.
• Operate a forklift to store palletized products and totes.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and manage spills.

Conocimientos

Distillation theory

Mathematical calculations

Gas chromatography

Shipment documentation

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Descripción del empleo

Distillation Operator

Pay: Starting at $23 per hour

Shift: Overnight, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.

Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off

Training: Begins on the day shift, then transitions to the overnight shift

Position Overview

We’re seeking a dependable Distillation Operator to support distillation, product blending, shipping, and warehouse operations. The role involves handling bulk and palletized materials, preparing shipments, maintaining accurate documentation, and following all food-grade, safety, and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow on-site food-grade, safety, and PPE requirements.
• Apply working knowledge of distillation theory and processes
• Perform mathematical calculations and follow batch tickets.
• Blend products in tanks, totes, and drums using measured liquid and solid components.
• Set up bulk liquid transfers using hoses and pumps.
• Receive and track bulk and palletized shipments.
• Prepare and ship bulk and palletized products, including transfer trucks.
• Inspect incoming packages for damage or incomplete or improper documentation.
• Inspect incoming bulk tankers for washing and documentation issues.
• Document shipments accurately and efficiently; email shipment documents to the appropriate departments.
• Print documentation and labels for orders and batch manufacturing.
• Package and label product in 55-gallon drums and totes.
• Prepare pallets of 55-gallon drums with steel straps and shipping labels.
• Assist with weekly counts of warehouse inventory, products, and supplies.
• Operate a forklift to store palletized products and totes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; clean spills using absorbent pads and sump pumps.

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of distillation theory and processes.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and follow batch tickets.
• Basic understanding of gas chromatography.
• Ability to handle shipment documentation and use email for work-related communication.
• Forklift operation experience or ability to operate a forklift, as applicable.
• Commitment to safe work practices, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.