Overview
Canning Line Operator Jobs in La Fayette, NY at Beak & Skiff Apple Farms
Canning Line Operator
Company: Beak & Skiff
Department: 1911 Cider House
Reports To: Cider House Line Manager
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Senior Line Manager and Line Managers, this position will perform all duties related to canning line operations, changeover, and some corrective maintenance.
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week; one weekend day required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to
- Responsible for safely operating canning lines while adhering to the SQF and organic certification policies of the 1911 Cider House.
- Operates the canning line and ensures all quality control check points and standards are met.
- Accurately records all case codes and other SQF and organic certification related document requirements.
- Display the aptitude for removing and installing package change over parts.
- Set equipment for proper can-to-guide clearance.
- Comprehend the function of each piece of canning line equipment including its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and adjust all equipment timing points.
- Recognize and resolve improperly adjusted components.
- Utilize hand tools to perform maintenance and changeover tasks.
- Make production adjustments to all equipment as necessary.
- Inspect for proper machine component performance.
- Perform in-production cleaning.
- Follow, observe and enforce all safety rules and regulations.
- Understand and follow the sanitation procedures of all packaging equipment.
- Inspect for adherence to all packaging specifications including documenting results.
- Operate forklift and clamp in full product case goods and raw materials.
- Ability to operate a forklift and other heavy machinery.
- Properly fill out all canning logs and checklists.
- Work well with coworkers on the canning line team under the direction of Managers and Line Leads.
- Trouble-shoot issues quickly and without constant direction to keep production on schedule.
- Expect to consistently meet production goals regardless of the unforeseen issues that arise in the facility.
- Follow the 1911 Cider House procedures with adherence to our employee handbook organic and SQF policies.
- Flexibility in work scheduling. A variable schedule to include working at least one weekend day per week to achieve production goals.
Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
- High School diploma preferred.
- Distilling and fermenting knowledge and/or experience preferred.
- Two (2) years of bottling/canning line experience preferred.
- One (1) year experience working in line manufacturing preferred.
- Mechanical knowledge of filling, labeling and capping machines preferred.
- Forklift certification preferred.
- Must be able to work at least one weekend day per week.
- Equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered.
- Use of a personal computer is not required.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.
- Strong oral communication skills to interact with co-workers in a professional and helpful manner.
- Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment.
Physical Exertion:
Moderate Work- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Work may include loading and unloading cases of product, setting up product displays, and lifting, lowering, and moving product.
- Ability to stand and work on a concrete floor for 10+ hour shifts.
Environmental Conditions:
Indoor Work- Indoor environments may include exposure to temperature variations, such as unheated or non-air-conditioned areas.
Travel:
No Regular Travel- This position does not require regular travel.
Disclaimer:
- The requirements listed in this job description are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee in this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor or management.
- The Company reserves the right to modify, add to, or revise job duties at any time, consistent with business needs.
- This job description does not create an employment contract, express or implied, and employment remains at will.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- La Fayette, NY 13084 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Canning Line Operator
Company: Beak & Skiff Apple Farms
Location: La Fayette, NY
