Bottling Line Lead

Lead Duties:

• Directs bottling line employees in daily tasks through hands-on-training, coaching and problem solving
• Manages activities for the efficient and cost effective us of materials, equipment, and labor in finished goods assembly.
• Works in conjunction with maintenance to troubleshoot, adjust, and take appropriate action to maintain production equipment.
• Recommends changes or improvements in production programs or operations to management
• Effectively communicates directives and company initiatives to team
• Maintains clean and safe work area, assure all procedures are followed and equipment are cleaned per food safety and quality standards and ready for next work day.

Bottling Line Duties

• Rotates and works at four different line stations including bottle loader and labeling, bottle filler, packer and case labeler and palletizer
• Loads and monitors bottling line machines, such as fillers, cappers and labeling machines to achieve desired objectives
• Monitors all aspects of product quality visually while at each bottling station including seals, caps, labels, fill level, case appearance and pallet configuration. Inspects bottles for sticky or non-conforming product, notifies Production Manager of quality issues.
• Monitors line packaging and inventory, and either obtains or requests from the warehouse additional needed materials in order to keep the line operating
• Assure that proper bottling, safety and sanitation procedures are followed
• Assure honey and cartons are properly labeled
• Maintain required HACCP and Company paperwork
• Responsible for weight control documentation
• Actively participates in the company's safety initiatives, attends meetings and training sessions to foster a safe work environment

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 6- 12 months experience in production work, preferably in food industry
• Ability to read and write English
• Clean background check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, lift and bend for 95% of the work day
• Ability to squat/crouch and push/pull 33% of the work day
• Ability to twist for 50% of the work day
• Ability to grasp and turn for 50% of the work day
• Ability to be around moving machinery for 100% of the work day
• Ability to llift a maximum of 65 pounds
• Ability to go up and down ladders 15% of the work day