Label Technician

Job Description

Job Description

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking to hire a Label Technician to join our team in St. Louis, MO. Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, this position is responsible for the inventory control, scrap, and organization of the label room. Generally, requires someone to work an 8-hour workday, occasionally more, Monday through Friday and on-site.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING:

Inventory Management

• Coordinate and manage label inventory.
• Maintain inventory accuracy within Luxco’s ERP software database.
• Physically receive and stock labels and capsules into inventory on a timely basis.
• Organize inventory to be used by the production lines efficiently and effectively.
• Work closely with production management to ensure weekly/daily/hourly requirements are met.

Quality

• Coordinate with the Quality Manager on any defective materials.
• Comply with all necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety requirements.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the Label room and inventory storage areas.

Administrative

• Print, organize and prepare weekly production paperwork.
• Complete scrap reports and work closely with the materials buyer to resolve any discrepancies.
• Print labels and coordinate shipment to offsite warehouses and production location.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing Experience preferred.
• Stockroom experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills – Excel knowledge.
• Excellent Time Management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Includes frequently used office equipment, computer software programs, manuals, books, or other written resources, hand tools, power tools, two-way radios, and other tools/equipment/resources ; Includes use of sanitation equipment and lab/field equipment. Various lab equipment, two-way radios will be required to use. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager @ View email address on us.fitly.work.

If the above speaks to you, we’re excited to learn more about you! At MGP, we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking, our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect, belong and grow together. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.