Bottling General Labor

Introduction

The Labor Pool is responsible for miscellaneous labor functions. This position reports to the Bottling Supervisor and follows the collective bargaining agreement of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 23d.

Summary/ Objective

The Labor Pool team member will be responsible for general labor functions in compliance with all standard operating procedures; supremely safety and quality, to efficiently manufacture Four Roses Bourbon products.

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  Major Responsibilities 90%

General Duties

• Write Single Barrel labels as required.
• Work as needed on the Single Barrel line including but not limited to applying hangtags, applying lower labels, stacking cases, streamlining the PBS label process, and performing rework and pour backs as necessary.
• Work as needed on the High-Speed line including but not limited to feeding the line, clearing out jams, resetting the un-caser, clearing jams on the line, assisting inspecting suspect ware, performing rework as necessary, assisting inspector and stacking off cases.
• Work on off-line assignments as directed by the Bottling Supervisor.
• Housekeeping in and around inspection stations
• Monitor and report any safety concerns
• Fill in for various positions on the line, as needed (must be trained on position)

Safety, Compliance & Food Safety

• Abide by all EPA rules and regulations.
• Abide by all OSHA rules and regulations.
• Follows all applicable safety rules for assigned duties including reporting any work-related injury at the time of injury to the supervisor.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner — considering persons, buildings, or other equipment that might be endangered or damaged because of negligence.
• Conducts job duties in a manner that demonstrates a strong food safety culture which ensures the safety and quality of our products.

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  Minor Responsibilities 10%

Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Competencies

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate all levels of team members/staff/vendors/visitors.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain flexibility as necessary.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to complete paperwork associated with this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Have basic mechanical skills
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, percentages)
• Must be able to work outdoors subject to inclement weather (heat/ cold) year-round.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous industrial experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Bottling Labor Pool position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates 100% in a plant environment.

Travel

No travel required for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to:

• Talk or Hear
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 16 pounds at a height of 35 inches and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds at a height of 42 inches.
• Frequently and/or move barrels/pallet jack utilizing mechanical device with a force up to 25 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet.
• Frequently push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently grasp/squeeze levers and handles up to 60 pounds.
• Ascend and descend stairs with a height of 18 inches.
• Access or work in confined spaces with entry height of 60 inches.
• Frequently twist at the waist in a sitting/standing position up to 100 times per hour.
• Able to sit/stand up to 4 hours continuously.