Processing Specialist

Position Summary: The Processing Specialist is responsible for ensuring superior quality. To perform this role, the Processing Specialist must assist with meeting deadlines for scheduled production runs, ensure adequate raw materials are available, and make sure all processing equipment is working correctly. The Processing Specialist will be responsible for maintaining data logs of recipes/ingredients and sanitation logs. The Processing Specialist will work closely with the management team to ensure that the processing remains consistent and that production goals are met. This is a key position at the brewery and carries much responsibility. This person must ensure that production produces high-quality products, on time and on budget. Essential Job Functions: General upkeep of equipment Mix/Blend/Batch raw materials to be made into product Maintain quality of products Continually improve production processes and quality Enforce occupational health and safety standards Ensure facility cleanliness Run routine inspections on equipment to ensure quality Additional duties as required Minimum Position Qualifications: 5+ years Food Safety related jobs Demonstrates the ability to drive improvements Ability to work well with others and communicate issues in a timely manner Expert attention to detail Ability to work well with others and fix issues in a timely manner Must always wear personal protective equipment Participates actively in all plant safety initiatives, programs, and training sessions Ability to work a schedule of (5) full 8-hour workdays per week, with the flexibility to occasionally work nights and weekends as needed Physical Requirements: Lifting to 10 pounds constantly, 11-50 pounds constantly, and above 50 pounds occasionally Carrying up to 10 pounds constantly, 11-50 pounds constantly, and above 50 pounds occasionally Reach above, at, and below shoulder height constantly Pushing and pulling constantly Twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing may also be required frequently FLSA Status: Non-exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr