Rabbit Hole General Laborer/Bottling Operator

Job Description

Work directly on bottling line performing any and all tasks associated with bottling our products including (but not limited to) moving pallets of bottles and finished goods, unstacking bottles from pallets and loading onto line, operating bottle cleaner, operating filler, operating corking/capping equipment, operating labeler or hand labeling, packing cases, stacking finished cases onto pallets, wrapping pallets, and any other tasks assigned by management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate bottling line machines/equipment in a correct, safe and efficient manner.
• Detect malfunctions of bottling line machines/equipment and troubleshoot problems correctly and in a timely manner.
• Address and resolve equipment issues as appropriate or escalate to Team Coordinator/Supervisor
• Make adjustments to machines to achieve optimal performance while following all safety protocols.
• Inspect product and packaging materials throughout the various stages for quality to ensure product is bottled and packaged according to quality standards and specifications.
• Perform and document all reports and product quality inspections in accordance with SOP’s.
• Actively participates and is engaged in safety initiatives, problem solving, Lean, Self-Directed Teams, continuous improvement and line efficiencies.
• Perform product line changeovers in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work day shift.
• Ensure all safety procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP) are accurately followed and documented.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation duties as assigned.
• Load and unload trailers as needed.
• Perform barrel handling duties as needed.
• Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety policies and training.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Necessary Skills:

• Reading & comprehension, writing and mathematical skills and ability to follow directions and complete recordkeeping as needed.
• Exhibit good communication and organization skills and be detail oriented.
• Demonstrate dependability and timeliness.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment.
• Have strong problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Work in a fast paced production environment.
• Work in non-climate controlled environments and outdoors as needed.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Can lift and carry 50 lbs. and ability to perform repetitive work actions.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Protective Clothing:

• Personal protective equipment will be provided.
• Employee must wear protective glasses, high-visibility vests, gloves, hearing protection, safety toed shoes, and other common PPE including hair covering, as necessary.
• Employee must follow all good manufacturing and quality practices.

Equipment and Environmental Conditions: Depalletizer, rinser, filler, palletizer, fork truck, pallet-jack. Exposure to noise, vibration, fumes, operating equipment and fluctuating temperatures (both hot and cold). Work activity takes place in a bottling facility.