Processing Operator-Weekend Shift

ADP, Inc.; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Spirits Bottling in Bardstown, KY, is seeking a Processing Operator for the second shift to manage blending, distilling, testing, and packaging processes. The role involves unloading liquids from tanks, operating chillers and filtration equipment, and ensuring proper proofing and quality control.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be mechanically inclined, and capable of using pumps, motors and related equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with blending, distilling and proofing preferred.
• Mechanically inclined and able to operate pumps, motors, valves, chillers and filtration systems.

Responsibilities

• Unload liquid products from tankers, barrels and holding tanks.
• Filter and blend liquids to meet specifications.
• Perform tests for alcohol proofing and quality.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Self-motivated

Strong organizational skills

Adaptable

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pumps and motors

Filtration equipment

Job description

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Bardstown, KY, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1021

Strong Spirits Bottling

Processing Operator -Second Shift

Position Reports To: Processing Supervisor

Direct Reports: None

FLSA status: Full time, Non-exempt

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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 quicklyStrong 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.