Bulk Operator

LOCATION: Watsonville, CA 95076

JOB TITLE: Bulk Operator

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Bulk Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Comp Range: $18 - $20 an hour

We offer bonuses and 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

COMMENTS: This job description reflects assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the task that may be assigned.

SUMMARY: The Bulk Operator 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 Bulk Operator 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 Bulk Operator will back-up Sanitation as needed. This role does not have direct reports.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Review production schedule to determine quantity and type of vinegar to produce.
• Responsible for following the production guidelines and instructions diligently.
• Assist with the startup, preparation of the equipment and materials, monitor and shut down each phase of the batch operation. After training, ability to complete all steps without assistance.
• Develop the skill set to perform 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 the troubleshooting abnormal conditions and notify appropriate personnel as situation dictates. After training, ability to complete all steps without assistance.
• After training, monitor production processes through system, determine problems and adjust to maintain desired operating conditions.
• Conduct periodic laboratory analysis to monitor processes and log results.
• Ability to grasp basic knowledge of acetator, fermentation, and Romicon operations.
• Conduct cleaning procedures inside and outside of tanks and all work areas.
• After training, receive raw materials, test samples, and unload/load liquid bulk shipments.
• Assist with the completion of the production reports and certificates of analysis. After training, ability to complete all steps without assistance.
• 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.
• After comprehensive training, ability to demonstrate comprehension of above items through testing and hands on review.
  
  

Education

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

Experience And Qualifications

• 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 job-related software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal and in interpersonal capacity.
• Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights, climb ladders and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.