Canner/Bottler - 1st and 3rd shift

Essential Functions and Duties

• This role supports our bottling and canning operations and is scheduled on either 1st shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) or 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.). Scheduling is provided on a weekly basis, and employees will work the same shift throughout the week (no mixing of 1st and 3rd shifts within the same week). The position is primarily assigned to 1st shift, which represents approximately 75% of scheduled hours, with 3rd shift accounting for about 25% of the role. Team members may be assigned to work at either our Ohio City or Strongsville facility based on operational needs.
• Maintain general cleanliness of the packaging area, including detailing machines, cleaning floors, scrubbing conveyors, and assisting during CIP.
• Work within established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Organize, consolidate, set up, and tear down packaging equipment.
• Learn all stations on both canning and bottling lines.
• Lift, stack, and palletize 34 lb. boxes as needed.
• Safely work in close quarters around packaging equipment and conveyors.
• Perform accurate data record keeping, including downtime, package counts, lot numbers, and other required documentation.
• Facilitate empty containers through the filling process.
• Facilitate full containers through the packaging process.
• Tow-motor finished pallets of containers into the cooler.
• Assist in assembly of variety 12-packs (bottles or cans).
• Hand-feed containers onto the conveyor to consistently supply the filler with empty containers.
• Stuff carriers into case boxes while operating machinery that opens/erects carriers.
• Operate 24- and 12-pack erectors and drop packers, ensuring smooth in-feed and out-feed conveyor flow.
• Operate case sealers while maintaining clear in-feed and out-feed conveyor paths.
• Manually shrink-wrap pallets, apply labels, and position pallets for tow-motor pickup.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Work Experience

At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Willingness to stay productive during downtime.
• Ability to function well in a team environment.
• Ability to take direction from Operator, Back-Up Operator, and Supervisor.
• Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours as needed.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stand, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Tow-motor certification.