Bulk Technician

Description

Bulk Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Milton, NY; On-site

Shift: Evenings/Nights; Monday - Friday, 5:00 pm - 3:00 am

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation.)

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

About Us

Brooklyn Bottling has developed and invested in co-packing capabilities for many years. Our comprehensive range of contract bottling services has been specifically developed and tailored in response to the requirements of our partners. We specialize in co- packing products such as juice cocktails, teas, energy drinks, seltzers, sports drinks, flavored waters, and soft drinks. With our high level of expertise and innovative approach, we always strive to present the best possible options to our partners. We have extensive experience working with many of the biggest names in the beverage industry, which has allowed us to develop smooth and efficient processes both for the mass market and for specialty and niche products.

Position Summary

Brooklyn Bottling is seeking a Bulk Technician for the day/night shift. This position is responsible for all aspects of the batching manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Sets up, verifies and completes daily batching sheets prior to mixing.
• Follows all standard operating procedures for mixing, while performing each procedure in an accurate, consistent and timely manner.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently, working with maintenance as necessary
• Report food safety and quality problems to your supervisor
• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
• Operates switches to control volume and product flow to filler, pumps, and etc.
• Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
• Ensure package and product quality
• Accomplishes daily production standards and communicates to manager or supervisor any short-falls in regard to daily production output goals.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
• Clean equipment and area before, during, and after shift
• Blending Equipment: understand and safely operate the mixer while batching in a timely manner.
• Uses the proper protective equipment at all times
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
• Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
  
  

Position Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, And Physical Requirements

• Experience with high speed production lines (e.g., high output, high performance equipment, fast paced production environment, etc.)
• Experience with pallets (e.g., operating a forklift, stacking/bundling product, etc.)
• Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring right mix of product, operating production computer, etc.)
• Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving for faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)
• Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES in a food plant, identifying risks)
• Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)
• Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to multitask
• Experience working in a food or beverage industry
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Overtime availability and there may be mandatory overtime as business needs
  
  

Benefits

• On-the-job training.
• Room for growth.
• Eligibility for full free family medical coverage after the first 90 days of employment, once you join the union.
• 401k retirement program - you are eligible to enroll after 90 days of continuous employment and it is effective on the 1st of the following month.
• Paid Holidays: 9 per year, which includes a day off for your birthday and one personal day.
  
  

Vacation Time

• After 1 year of continuous service..... 1 week vacation (5 days)
• After 3 years of continuous service.... 2 weeks vacation (10 days)
• After 10 years of continuous service... 3 weeks vacation (15 days)
• After 25 years of continuous service....4 weeks vacation (20 days)
• Sick/Personal Days: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked; up to a maximum of 7 days per year.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brooklyn Bottling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.