Production Operator

Working under the guidance of the lead operator the Treattarome operator will perform various duties involved in the production of Treattarome intermediate materials (WIP) and finished products. This includes but is not limited to offloading, preparing, and loading raw materials, start-up and shut down of stills, boiler and cooling units, monitoring and recording still operations, properly storing materials and products, general cleanup using mildly caustic cleaning agents, and providing QC and lab personnel with material and product samples for testing

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locate and pull product and raw materials in a timely and efficient manner
• Upon approval of the lead operator, off load raw materials from shipping vehicles. Depending on the mode of transport, offloading will be done by hand, forklift or pumps and hoses.
• Load product ingredients into blending tanks using hoses and pumps.
• Prepare raw materials for initial processing. This includes manually loading materials on to conveyer belts, using knifes to cut material and using a forklift to dump drums of material.
• Move and manipulate ingredient containers as necessary to complete the blend process. This includes moving and lifting 50 pound barrels on a regular basis.
• Sanitize all blending tanks and equipment using mildly caustic cleaning agents. This includes climbing
• Use a forklift to transfer raw material from initial processing equipment to staging tanks.
• Perform still start up procedures. This includes connecting hoses and opening valves.
• Monitor and document still reading, and sounds to ensure proper distillation.
• Perform aromatic and visual evaluations of materials and notify lead personnel of any production problems.
• Produce product samples for QC testing and analysis.
• Dispense intermediate, distilled materials into various types and sizes of storage containers.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing drum trailers.
• Weigh and measure materials using both standard and metric systems.
• Properly label material containers and update necessary documentation.
• Appropriately store finished materials in cold rooms, freezers and warehouse locations. This includes use of a forklift for storage of drummed and bulk materials.
• Perform standard cleaning and sanitation processes as directed by lead and supervisory personnel.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area free of trash and debris at all times.
• Act in the best interest of TUSA at all times
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

This position requires good knowledge, understanding and use of the English language, and basic math and measuring that is generally demonstrated by the attainment of a high school diploma or general equivalence degree. Prior production experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to regularly practice safe work habits.
• Ability to work overtime including nights and weekends when business needs require.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and minor mechanical equipment adjustments.
• Ability to perform basic math equations
• Ability to read, write and produce legible written documentation.
• Ability to stand for long periods, and walk, kneel and stoop on a regular basis.
• Ability to twist, bend, stretch and crawl on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular and sometimes-repetitive basis.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Valid forklift and Hazardous Materials certifications.
• Ability to work overtime including nights and weekends when business needs require.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
• Ability to perform accurate weight measurements.
• Ability to perform basic math equations
• Ability to perform mathematical conversions and read charts.
• Understanding of specific gravity (SG) of materials.
• Ability to read and understand Material safety data sheets (MSDS)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

This is a production environment that is cool in the winter and warm in the summer. Some duties are performed in cold rooms and freezers. This environment can be noisy and wet at times. This position requires work at elevations above 20 feet.

Physical Factors:

Seeing, Hearing, Standing/Walking, Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling, Lifting/Pulling/Pushing, and Grasping/Feeling

We want you to love your work and bring that energy to the job every day, no matter what the task.

What we’ll do for you

Excellent package which includes basic pay, annual bonus potential, a maximum of 6% employer matching pension; group health, dental and vision insurances; company-paid short-term disability, company-paid long-term disability, company paid life insurance; and free stock. We also offer courses around personal development and well-being programs, including free gym memberships.

Polite Notice

We politely request that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. We have a preferred supplier list and high volumes of speculative calls from agencies negatively impact upon the efficiency of our business. Please help us to maintain the highest levels of customer service by respecting our wishes.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Branding: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lakeland, FL 33810 (Required)

Work Location: In person