Blending Operator

Brooklyn Bottling has developed and invested in co-packing capabilities for many years. Our comprehensive range of contract bottling services has been specifically developed and tailored in response to the requirements of our partners. We specialize in co- packing products such as teas, energy drinks, seltzers, sports drinks, flavored waters, and soft drinks. With our high level of expertise and innovative approach, we always strive to present the best possible options to our partners. We have extensive experience working with many of the biggest names in the beverage industry, which has allowed us to develop smooth and efficient processes both for the mass market and for specialty and niche products.

Brooklyn Bottling is a family-owned beverage manufacturer and distributor that has been operating in the historic Hudson Valley since 1946. We specialize in co-packing products such as juice cocktails, teas, seltzers, sports drinks, energy drinks, maltas, flavored waters and soft drinks. The facility is approximately 240,000 sq. ft. located on 15 acres. Brooklyn Bottling has expanded its operations to become a leading manufacturer of juice and specialty beverages on the east coast. Our products serve the growing demand of healthy drinks and specialty focused beverages.

Brooklyn Bottling offers FREE full family medical benefits after 90 full days of employment!

Brooklyn Bottling is seeking Plant Machine Operator (Filler Operator) for Day and Night Shifts. These Bulk Technician position is responsible for all aspects of the batching manufacturing operation.

TRAINING ON THE JOB. ELIGIBILITY FOR FULL FREE FAMILY MEDICAL AFTER THE FIRST 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT ONCE YOU JOIN THE UNION. ROOM FOR GROWTH.

What you will doing:

• Sets up, verifies and completes daily batching sheets prior to mixing.
• Follows all standard operating procedures for mixing, while performing each procedure in an accurate, consistent and timely manner.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently, working with maintenance as necessary
• Report food safety and quality problems to your supervisor
• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
• Operates switches to control volume and product flow to filler, pumps, and etc.
• Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
• Ensure package and product quality
• Accomplishes daily production standards and communicates to manager or supervisor any short-falls in regard to daily production output goals.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
• Clean equipment and area before, during, and after shift
• Blending Equipment: understand and safely operate the mixer while batching in a timely manner.
• Uses the proper protective equipment at all times
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
• Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

• Experience with high speed production lines (e.g., high output, high performance equipment, fast paced production environment, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with pallets (e.g., operating a forklift, stacking/bundling product, etc.)
• Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring right mix of product, operating production computer, etc.)
• Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving for faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)
• Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES in a food plant, identifying risks)
• Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)
• Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to multitask
• Experience working in a food or beverage industry
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Overtime availability and there may be mandatory overtime as business needs

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