Processing Operator

ADP, Inc.; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Spirits Bottling in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Processing Operator on the second shift to support blending, distillation, and testing activities for custom alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities include unloading liquids, filtering, blending to spec, proofing calculations, equipment monitoring, labeling samples, and maintaining sanitary operations in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with blending, distilling, and proofing preferred.
• Mechanically inclined; able to operate pumps, motors, valves, chillers, filter equipment and other warehouse equipment.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to adapt to change quickly.

Responsibilities

• Unload liquid products from tankers, barrels, and holding tanks.
• Filter products using the appropriate filtration system.
• Blend liquids to meet specifications.
• Perform calculations to identify proper proofing.
• Follow TTB proofing regulations.
• Monitor equipment, distill and test liquids for quality and alcohol levels.
• Clean tanks and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Prepare, proof, package, and label client samples.
• Document activities and track product through processing area.
• Communicate with bottling area and production line.
• Adhere to GMPs and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blending & distilling experience

Mechanically inclined

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Adaptable

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pumps

Motors

Valves

Chillers

Filtration equipment

Hand tools

Forklifts

Job description

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Processing Operator

Full Time Bardstown, KY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1020

Strong Spirits Bottling

Processing Operator -Second Shift

Position Reports To: Processing Supervisor

Direct Reports: None

FLSA status: Full time, Non-exempt

Second Shift: Monday - Wednesday 5pm-6am. OT on Thursdays

Position Purpose :

The Processing Operators are responsible for blending and distillation operations for custom alcoholic beverages as well as monitoring and maintaining testing and warehouse equipment. This person will unload the liquid product from tankers, barrels, and holding tanks, blend ingredients based on client requests, filter, distill, and test the final product for alcohol proofing. The position requires the use of various types of chillers and filtration systems, forklifts, and other mechanical systems as well as alcohol proofing and testing equipment.

Core Responsibilities

• Unload liquid products from tankers, barrels, and holding tanks
• Filtering products using the appropriate filtration system
• Blend liquid materials to meet the designated specifications
• Perform mathematical calculations to identify the test for proper proofing
• Follow TTB proofing regulations
• Monitor equipment, distill and test liquids for water quality, filtration and appropriate alcohol levels
• Clean tanks of various sizes and ensure proper sanitary conditions
• Prepare, proof, package, and label client samples
• Complete documentation to record all activities and track product through the processing area
• Provide clear communication with the bottling area and production line
• Adhere to Strong Spirits Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the processing and warehouse supervisor or other management personnel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• Experience working with blending, distilling, and proofing preferred
• Mechanically inclined, able to operate pumps, motors, valves, chillers, filter equipment, hand tools, and other warehouse equipment
• Self-motivated with strong initiative
• Strong organizational skills
• Adaptable and able to deal with change quickly
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Able to work Monday through Thursday for a 12 hourshift.

Fast paced office, warehouse and industrial environment.

Exposure to hazardous materials such as alcohol and chemicals, loud noise, and moderate heat/cold.

Essential physical requirements, such as frequent climbing, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching and lifting, occasionally above shoulders.

Physical effort/lifting up to 50 pounds.

Some overtime required.

Able to stand and walk all day with minimal breaks.

Able to lift, carry and pull 20 pounds or less.

Able to kneel, squat, bend, and climb.

Able to work around alcohol and other flammable liquids.