Canner/Bottler - 1st shift

Essential Functions and Duties

• 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.