SUMMARY: The Vinegar Processor Operator is responsible for producing and moving liquid mixes in a safe and sanitary manner utilizing pumps, hoses, piping, etc. in order to meet production and shipping schedules.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.   

• Review production schedule to determine quantity and type of vinegar to produce. 

• Initiate startup, preparing equipment and materials, monitor and shut down each phase of batch operation.  

• Make routine field inspections of the tanks, pumps meters, valves, lines and motors to assure that all systems in the process are in working order.  

• Troubleshoot abnormal conditions and notify appropriate personnel as situation dictates.  

• Monitor production processes through system, determine problems and make adjustments t maintain desired operating conditions. 

• Conduct periodic laboratory analysis to monitor processes and log results.  

• Conduct cleaning procedures inside and outside of tanks and all work areas.  

• Receive raw materials, test samples and unload/load liquid bulk shipments.  

• Complete production reports and certificates of analysis. 

• Monitor weekly inventories of raw materials and finished product. Participate in month end cycle counts. 

• Ability to work overtime and occasionally rotating weekends.  

• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.  

• Responsible for food product quality and safety.  

• Responsible for flushing, and/or cleaning of tanks, equipment, containers and utensils as required.   

EDUCATION  

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.    

 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS  

• Use calculator, hoist, intoxilyzer, titrator, agitator, spectrophotometer, personal computer, Sit forklift and common hand tools such as a screw driver and hammer.   

• Perform calculations and maintain accurate records of activities. 

• Must be able to work without close supervision.  

• Must be able to climb ladders and handle heights. 

• Must be able to perform on call duty on any shift and work overtime, on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing  

        processes.  

• Continuous standing, walking and reaching. 

• Intermittent crouching/stooping, pushing/pulling, bending and lifting/lowering. 

• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance, or up to 100 pounds with assistance. 

• Ability to work in a continuously hot environment. 

• Duties are performed with some exposure to noise, lubricants and chemicals. May also work in area that are confined, dusty, and dirty or require personal protective equipment.