Line Attendant

SUMMARY 

Performs functions for the assembly operation at Hood River Distillers by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Remove plastic from pallets and load empty glass cases onto ABC
• Monitor the lines for jams, correcting any problems or notifying an operator when necessary
• Remove plastic and fill descrambler (Pace machine) with plastic bottles
• Hand pack cases when necessary
• Perform quality control inspections throughout the production line
• Apply corks and capsules
• Apply codes to cases
• Load capper as needed
• Participate in taste testing panels as necessary
• Secure pallets with strapping tape, check for accurate serial numbers, and add pallet tags
• Assist machine operator and production personnel as needed including but not limited to line downtime duties such as repairing damage bottles or transferring bottles to acceptable cases
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times to include trash removal; breaking down of cardboard; tying of recycled bags
• Ensure area is ready for next team member during rotation
• Perform all duties in a safe and ergonomic manner as directed
• Responsible to know and follow HRD’s quality guidelines for all products
• Responsible for following safety guidelines at all times
• Perform other duties as needed in production departments
• Cooperate with and assist other employees as necessary to ensure efficient run times
• Perform all duties in a team like manner
• In the floater position monitor cases for proper seal; Assist when a case rolls in sealer; Communicate to operator of palletizer issues; Monitor ABC and Bevco machines for light signals and communicate problems immediately to appropriate personnel; Assist forklift drivers in any way possible to eliminate dismounting forklift if possible; Communicate pallet issues to operator or forklift driver; Help maintain clean safe environment to include cleaning up broken bottles and spills; Hand stack filled cases when needed

All duties shall be performed to company standards and in compliance with HRD’s written company policies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.   Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty to company standards.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but assisting in training new employees is expected.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and comprehend written procedures, instructions, short correspondence, memos, safety and quality manuals, and MSDS.   Ability to communicate verbal and written correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.  Ability to follow verbal directions.  Skills test apply.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, multiplication, subtraction, and division.  Ability to do these calculations using units of American standard measure and metric measure.  Skills tests apply.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.   

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Normal hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; but is dependent on manufacturing schedule and seniority.  Employee is expected to report to work on time.