By operating a variety of equipment, the Packaging Technician is responsible for the preparation and packaging of final goods for delivery to the customer.
Essential Functions & Duties
The Packaging Technician is responsible for one or more of the following work stations/tasks:
Dividing
· Divides master yeast vessels into required sizes.
· Reviews daily work report to ensure understanding of which vessels need to be processed.
· Utilizes divider table to homogenize yeast in master vessel to ensure product consistency.
· Ensures final product meets all pre-established metrics including volume and concentration.
· Verifies integrity of final goods through visual inspection, notifying management of any concerns.
· Calibrates, cleans and makes minor repairs/adjustments to the Gonzomatic Divider as needed.
· Operates RF Smart scanner to correctly transact inventory.
Pure Pitch
· Visually inspects all yeast strips prior to processing to ensure product integrity.
· Applies labeling skins to final product and ensures quality standards are being met.
· Performs routine preventative maintenance as required.
· Utilizes Netsuite ERP to complete all required transactions.
Home Brew
· Visually inspects and weighs homebrew yeast strips to ensure compliance with company standards.
· Operates equipment machine to separate yeast strips into home brew sized finished goods.
· Ensures proper labeling of product.
· Performs routine preventative maintenance as required.
Additional Responsibilities
· Performs daily cleaning of work area and equipment.
· Follows all safety protocols and brings any concerns to the attention of management.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-High School Diploma or equivalent.
-1+ year experience in a manufacturing/warehouse/shipping environment a plus.
-Ability to read and follow SOPs and order invoices.
-Ability to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance a plus.
-Works well independently and cooperatively with others.
-Flexible schedule to accommodate Packaging department needs.
Physical Demands
Time spent conducting sedentary work is less than 10%. Requires walking, standing, and/or driving for more than 90% of the workday. Position requires good hand dexterity and vision. Lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more. Work environment is kept at 55 degrees and requires wearing long pants and jacket for extended periods.