Drying Operator-3rd

Kikkoman Foods, Inc; Town of Walworth (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kikkoman Foods, Inc is seeking a Bottling & Drying Operator to ensure final product quality and efficient line operation in our Wisconsin facility. This role reports to the Utility Operator and involves overseeing packaging, drying, and item transfers with a strong emphasis on food safety and GMP/HACCP compliance.

The ideal candidate will be physically capable of repetitive lifts, able to work in high temperature and humidity, and adept at operating forklifts and line equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating bottling or drying lines preferred.
• Ability to follow GMP/HACCP guidelines.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to work in high temperature and humidity.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate bottling/drying lines and monitor production output.
• Transport ingredients and finished goods safely.
• Load materials with hoists and forklifts.
• Record production data and quality checks.
• Assist changeovers and sanitation compliance.
• Adhere to safety policies and food safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical basics

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Tools

Forklifts

Depalletizers

Packaging lines

Job description

Summary:The Bottling & Drying Operator reports to the Utility Operator. 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. Below are various responsibilities that may be expected depending on which line an individual is assigned to.Duties and 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.Responsible for the packaging of dried product, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and safe packaging.Operate and adjust when needed 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.Operates glass/plastic bottle depalletizers, glass bottle line and plastic bottle inspectors, can line robot, pail line denester and lid chute, half gallon line dumping station, packet machine, drum and tote line.Responsible to assist in the changeover of machinery for various sizes of product lines.Record and report various 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.Responsible to report actual or potential food safety concerns to upper management.Other duties as assigned.Skills & Abilities:Ability to effectively communicateHighly detail orientedUnderstanding and knowledge of basic mechanicsPhysical & Behavioral:Frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hearFrequently required to reach above shoulders, climb, work at heights, crouch, stoop or kneelFrequently 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 heightAbility to work under conditions of high temperature and high humidity for extended periods of timeKikkoman 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 atmosphereThe 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.