What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distillery Operator position at Young Living Essential Oils?
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Young Living is a universally known, household name that is revered and respected for the countless benefits it brings to humanity. Propelled by the world’s purest essential oils and oil-infused products, along with our passionate commitment to empowering individuals to whole-life wellness, we champion the modern essential oil movement. A global, purpose-driven wellness revolution is underway, and Young Living leads the charge.
Working at Young Living
Our community of wellness started small in 1993, when D. Gary Young and Mary Young developed their first organic herb farming and distillation operation. After establishing Young Living in 1994, the Youngs developed its groundbreaking Seed to Seal® process, which preserves the integrity and potency of essential oils through every step of the production process.
We believe every person has the right to wellness. It transcends all and has the power to unite us as members of the same human family striving for the same happiness. It is part of the reason we are passionate about making everyone feel included, welcome, and respected. Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law, all are welcome in the Young Living family.
Summary
Young Living is looking for a high energy, self-motivated, and hard-working distillery operator and lab technician. Under the supervision of the distillery manager, the distillery operator will be responsible for assisting the distillery operator team lead with all functions of the distillation process, running daily samples of essential oil during harvest, running test cooks throughout the year, as well as the daily cleaning and maintenance of the lab and its equipment. The ideal candidate thrives in team environments.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Assist with carrying out lab tests (GC, Refractive Index, Optical Rotation) Perform activities assigned by lab team lead in accordance with a level of proficiency as directed Generate weekly production reports, Certificates of Analysis, and Bill of Ladings Ensure lab machinery, implements, and equipment are properly adjusted, and repaired correctly Maintain routine reports and correspondences.
All essential functions of previous levels apply to each level.
Competencies
Oral and Written Communication
Customer Service
Global and Cultural Awareness
Decisive Decision Making
Time Management
Creative Thinking
Dedicated
Responsible
Team Worker
Results Oriented
Professionalism
Training and Development
Lab equipment operation
All training and development of previous levels apply to each level.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Google Drives
Basic knowledge of algebra and geometry
Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment, such as wheel loader, skid steer, forklift, and dump truck
Knowledge of farm procedures
Skilled in the use of Lab equipment
Ability to adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Spanish Speaking Preferred
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not supervise employees.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting and an outside Farm environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, photocopiers, shredders, and filing cabinets. There is also heavy machinery and high-pressure boilers in the daily work environment. The work also involves moderate risk or discomforts requiring special safety precautions. The role involves working around moving parts and machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be intense at times. The role requires the use of personal protective equipment, OSHA safety gear, and appropriate clothing. Essential oils are worn and/or diffused in the work environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use manual dexterity to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools and controls, and reach with hands and arms. This individual is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to type, file and lift office supplies, as well as containers with oil up to 60 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position requires shift work. The regular schedule is from 7 am – 3:30 pm with a thirty-minute lunch. During spring and summer this position may be required to work longer than regular schedule. Regular schedule may change occasionally to accommodate weather, and operational deadlines/goals. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Required Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent and three to twelve months of related experience. Boiler Safety Class with certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Young Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Sponsorship
Young Living does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Additional Information
Young Living is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Young Living is a universally known, household name that is revered and respected for the countless benefits it brings to humanity. Propelled by the world’s purest essential oils and oil-infused products, along with our passionate commitment to empowering individuals to whole-life wellness, we champion the modern essential oil movement. A global, purpose-driven wellness revolution is underway, and Young Living leads the charge.
Working at Young Living
Our community of wellness started small in 1993, when D. Gary Young and Mary Young developed their first organic herb farming and distillation operation. After establishing Young Living in 1994, the Youngs developed its groundbreaking Seed to Seal® process, which preserves the integrity and potency of essential oils through every step of the production process.
We believe every person has the right to wellness. It transcends all and has the power to unite us as members of the same human family striving for the same happiness. It is part of the reason we are passionate about making everyone feel included, welcome, and respected. Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law, all are welcome in the Young Living family.
Summary
Young Living is looking for a high energy, self-motivated, and hard-working distillery operator and lab technician. Under the supervision of the distillery manager, the distillery operator will be responsible for assisting the distillery operator team lead with all functions of the distillation process, running daily samples of essential oil during harvest, running test cooks throughout the year, as well as the daily cleaning and maintenance of the lab and its equipment. The ideal candidate thrives in team environments.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Assist with carrying out lab tests (GC, Refractive Index, Optical Rotation) Perform activities assigned by lab team lead in accordance with a level of proficiency as directed Generate weekly production reports, Certificates of Analysis, and Bill of Ladings Ensure lab machinery, implements, and equipment are properly adjusted, and repaired correctly Maintain routine reports and correspondences.
All essential functions of previous levels apply to each level.
Competencies
Oral and Written Communication
Customer Service
Global and Cultural Awareness
Decisive Decision Making
Time Management
Creative Thinking
Dedicated
Responsible
Team Worker
Results Oriented
Professionalism
Training and Development
Lab equipment operation
All training and development of previous levels apply to each level.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Google Drives
Basic knowledge of algebra and geometry
Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment, such as wheel loader, skid steer, forklift, and dump truck
Knowledge of farm procedures
Skilled in the use of Lab equipment
Ability to adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Spanish Speaking Preferred
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not supervise employees.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting and an outside Farm environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, photocopiers, shredders, and filing cabinets. There is also heavy machinery and high-pressure boilers in the daily work environment. The work also involves moderate risk or discomforts requiring special safety precautions. The role involves working around moving parts and machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be intense at times. The role requires the use of personal protective equipment, OSHA safety gear, and appropriate clothing. Essential oils are worn and/or diffused in the work environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use manual dexterity to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools and controls, and reach with hands and arms. This individual is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to type, file and lift office supplies, as well as containers with oil up to 60 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities.
- Requirements
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position requires shift work. The regular schedule is from 7 am – 3:30 pm with a thirty-minute lunch. During spring and summer this position may be required to work longer than regular schedule. Regular schedule may change occasionally to accommodate weather, and operational deadlines/goals. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Required Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent and three to twelve months of related experience. Boiler Safety Class with certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Young Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Sponsorship
Young Living does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Additional Information
Young Living is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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