Vinegar Lab

Vinegar Lab The Olds Products Co Of Illinois Pleasant Prairie, WI Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Food production Computer operation Laboratory safety Maintaining an organized workspace Expiration dates monitoring Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Food processing Laboratory equipment maintenance Labeling Spectrophotometer Unloading Safety standards in production Routine inspections Qualitative analysis Mid-level Forklift Laboratory equipment calibration High school diploma or GED Manufacturing standard operating procedures Sanitation procedures Material testing Titration Production planning Receiving shipments Laboratory quality control Lifts and hoists Batch records Equipment maintenance Packaging (food) Clean workspace maintenance Sterile laboratory techniques Quantitative analysis Hand tools Production scheduling Implementing cost-saving initiatives Manufacturing company experience Measurement (quality control) Full Job Description Vinegar Operator Olds Products Company - Pleasant Prairie, WI Job Description The Vinegar Operator is responsible for the production of vinegar. The Operator is accountable for producing and moving liquid mixes in a safe and sanitary manner utilizing pumps, hoses, piping, etc. following the safety specifications identified. Job Duties Review appropriate production schedules for the line to ensure correct equipment setups have been made and appropriate raw material are present for efficient productivity Monitor all product in process and or finished to be packed to ensure best quality standards are being met with the control/retains out in the operation. Make sure all materials are properly counted, weighed and labeled with correct label information Ensure efficient and safe operation of all equipment in the line Ensure that all partial pallets, bags, and containers are available and accessible as well as having proper documentation such as part number, weights, expiration dates, etc Report to supervisor equipment malfunctions, so that they can ultimately be reported to maintenance Monitor adequate housekeeping throughout the day Support Product Line Supervisors to investigate, resolve, and document all process related issues Identify areas of waste related to utilities, product, and packaging materials and implement projects to reduce these costs 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. Receive raw materials, test samples and unload/load liquid bulk shipments. Complete production reports 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 Preferred qualifications Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results. Collect in-process and finished product samples using proper sampling techniques, including aseptic methods where required. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to verify product meets established specifications (e.g., acidity, alcohol content, clarity). Record, analyze, and interpret test results, identifying trends, deviations, or non-conformances. Communicate findings to production teams and support timely resolution of quality issues. Follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain proper documentation of all testing activities. Prior experience in food or beverage manufacturing, chemical processing, or a similar production environment is highly desirable Basic knowledge of liquid processing systems, pumps, valves, and sanitary piping. Familiarity with laboratory testing methods and equipment such as titrators, spectrophotometers, or alcohol meters. Requirements High School Diploma / GED Continuous standing, walking and reaching. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance Duties are performed with some exposure to noise, lubricants and chemicals. Use calculator, hoist, titrator, agitator, spectrophotometer, personal computer, forklift and common hand tools Job Benefits Medical insurance coverage Dental and Vision insurance Short Term Disability 401(k) with company match Paid time off Job Type - Full Time