Part Time Cooler Team Member

Bascom Maple Farms, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bascom Maple Farms, Inc. is seeking Cooler Team Members for a second shift, part-time position (Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm) with extended hours as workload dictates. You will support production by preparing field run syrup, maintaining inventory accuracy, and keeping the cooler and drum areas clean.

Candidates should have strong attention to detail, basic math, and good recordkeeping. Forklift experience or willingness to become certified is preferred.

Qualifications

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Math skills - counting and basic arithmetic.
• Reading and legible writing skills for recordkeeping.
• Ability to grade syrup (differentiation of flavors and colors).
• Forklift experience preferred, or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Select and prepare field run syrup for outgoing shipments.
• Test syrup for invert sugar as needed for production runs.
• Maintain a clean and organized cooler, including drum warehouse, pumping area, and silo rooms/silos; follow schedules.
• Load drums on outgoing trailer trucks (both filled and empty).
• Assist with monthly inventory counts and inventory segregation.
• Follow Quality Control programs and report problems to manager immediately.
• Other tasks as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Recordkeeping

Syrup grading

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Cooler Team Members perform a variety of tasks including filling silos for production runs, cleaning empty drums, and empty drum returns. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate record keeping and inventory control.We are looking for the right candidate for a second shift part-time position M-F 4pm-8pm with extended hours depending on workload.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Select and prepare field run syrup for outgoing shipments.
• Test syrup for invert sugar as needed for production runs.
• Maintain a clean and organized cooler, including drum warehouse, pumping area, and silo rooms/silos. Complete cleaning in compliance with established schedules.
• Select appropriate syrup drums to fill silos and pump drums into silos.
  Load drums on outgoing trailer trucks (both filled and empty drums).
• Assist with monthly inventory counts and inventory segregation.
• Follow Quality Control programs and report problems to manager immediately.
• Other tasks as requested.

Minimum Requirements

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Math Skills-counting, basic arithmetic
• Reading and legible writing skills for recordkeeping
• Ability to grade syrup (differentiation of flavors and colors)
  
• Forklift experience preferred, or ability to become certified.

Essential Physical & Mental Functions

While performing the duties, Cooler Team Members must be able to complete tasks with high accuracy, be a team player with the ability to problem-solve and work independently. Consistent attendance is a must, as is the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, and bending during the entire shift. The position is performed both indoors in cool temperatures, and outside in all seasons. The employee must frequently lift/move items weighing up to 60 pounds. Given the nature of syrup grading, you must be able to distinguish colors and taste flavor variations.

About Us

Bascom Maple Farms is a leading manufacturer and distributor of pure maple products, as well as maple sugaring supplies and equipment. We are a seventh generation, family-owned company located in Acworth, NH with approximately 80 year-round employees.