Vinegar Processor Operator

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Disability
- Life and AD&D - 401k With Match
- Profit Sharing
- Health & Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Education Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus

Green Bay, WI

Vin Processor Operator I

Production

On-site

Plant Manager

$17.85 - $22.31

Hourly

C

Based on plant quarterly results.

This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

The Vinegar Processor Operator I must follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules and regulations. Documentation and paperwork procedures must be followed as well as verbal and written instructions and guidelines according to the job requirements. The Vinegar Processor Operator I is responsible for producing and moving liquid mixes in a safe and sanitary manner utilizing pumps, hoses, piping, etc.

to meet production and shipping schedules. The Vinegar Processor Operator I will back-up Sanitation as needed. This role does not have direct reports.

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Using knowledge gained through proper training, ensure all responsibilities below are completed.
• Responsible for reviewing/ following production schedule / directions to determine type and quantity of vinegar to produce.
• Assist with startup, prepare equipment and materials, monitor and shut down each phase of the batch operation.
• Make routine field inspections of the tanks, pumps meters, valves, lines and motors to assure that all systems in the process are in working order. Including cooling tower checks, wastewater checks and chemical additions.
• Assist with troubleshooting abnormal conditions and notify appropriate personnel as situation dictates.
• Monitor production processes through system, determine problems and adjust to maintain desired operating conditions.
• Assist with conducting periodic laboratory analysis to monitor processes and log results.
• Basic knowledge of acetator, fermentation, and Romicon operations.
• Conduct cleaning procedures inside and outside of tanks and all work areas.
• Receive raw materials, test samples, and unload/load liquid bulk shipments.
• Complete production reports and certificates of analysis.
• Monitor weekly inventories of raw materials and finished product. Participate in month end cycle counts.
• Responsible for flushing, and/or cleaning of tanks, equipment, containers, and utensils as required.
• Follow all safety rules to include but not limited to LOTO and keep area clean and in orderly condition.
• Responsible for food product quality and safety.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Forklift certification preferred

• 1 year experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment preferred.
• Ability to use hoist, intoxilyzer, titrator, agitator, spectrophotometer, forklift, and common hand tools.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Basic mathematics skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and perform simple division calculations.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new…