Short's Brewing Company (Elk Rapids MI) is now accepting applications for filler operator. Please Review the job description below and send cover letter and resume to matt@shortsbrewing.com.
Position: Bottling Line Operator
Job Summary: To ensure the quality of our packaged product through effective management of our packaging operations.
Essential Functions
* Coordinate with Plant manager to bottle and package of beer according to production schedule.
* Operate bottling line.
* Oversee all processes and packaging operations.
* Able to troubleshoot and fix mechanical problems with bottling/packaging line (and related) equipment.
* Recognize low fills and improperly filled/packaged product.
* Ensure quality of the finished product is up to par with Short's Quality Standards.
* Attendance and punctuality -- doing everything possible to ensure the bottling schedule stays on track.
* Know proper and safe operations of every machine on the packaging line. Follow all safety rules.
* Be able to locate Start on Stop buttons including emergency stops on every machine.
* Work as a team.
* Ensure the cleanliness of all packaging equipment & packaging area.
* Ensure all packaging materials are stocked.
* Assist all other packaging employees in their daily task to ensure that packaging continues in a smooth fashion.
* Make Plant Manager immediately aware of any process and or packaging problems, or any machine malfunction.
* Deal with all problems in a calm professional manner.
* Work with all other departments to form a more unified company.
Preferred qualifications:
*Previous experience as filler operator or mechanic in an industrial/plant operation. Experience with a rotary pressure/counter pressure filler.
*Previous experience in the brewing industry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Good communication skills
* Strong mechanical aptitude
* Good observation and analytical skills
* Ability to accurately follow instructions and take direction
* Ability to respond to frequently changing production pressures
* Ability to work effectively and cohesively within the production department
* Ability to work with a diverse group of people
Working Conditions:
This position requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment on their feet for over eight hours at a time, repeatedly lift 55lbs to shoulder height, and work in extreme temperatures for extended periods of time, in a wet and loud production environment, with chemicals of varying composition. This job requires a person who is able to be on time for work every day and who will not miss work.
Position: Bottling Line Operator
Job Summary: To ensure the quality of our packaged product through effective management of our packaging operations.
Essential Functions
* Coordinate with Plant manager to bottle and package of beer according to production schedule.
* Operate bottling line.
* Oversee all processes and packaging operations.
* Able to troubleshoot and fix mechanical problems with bottling/packaging line (and related) equipment.
* Recognize low fills and improperly filled/packaged product.
* Ensure quality of the finished product is up to par with Short's Quality Standards.
* Attendance and punctuality -- doing everything possible to ensure the bottling schedule stays on track.
* Know proper and safe operations of every machine on the packaging line. Follow all safety rules.
* Be able to locate Start on Stop buttons including emergency stops on every machine.
* Work as a team.
* Ensure the cleanliness of all packaging equipment & packaging area.
* Ensure all packaging materials are stocked.
* Assist all other packaging employees in their daily task to ensure that packaging continues in a smooth fashion.
* Make Plant Manager immediately aware of any process and or packaging problems, or any machine malfunction.
* Deal with all problems in a calm professional manner.
* Work with all other departments to form a more unified company.
Preferred qualifications:
*Previous experience as filler operator or mechanic in an industrial/plant operation. Experience with a rotary pressure/counter pressure filler.
*Previous experience in the brewing industry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Good communication skills
* Strong mechanical aptitude
* Good observation and analytical skills
* Ability to accurately follow instructions and take direction
* Ability to respond to frequently changing production pressures
* Ability to work effectively and cohesively within the production department
* Ability to work with a diverse group of people
Working Conditions:
This position requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment on their feet for over eight hours at a time, repeatedly lift 55lbs to shoulder height, and work in extreme temperatures for extended periods of time, in a wet and loud production environment, with chemicals of varying composition. This job requires a person who is able to be on time for work every day and who will not miss work.