Press Operator

Job Title: Apple Press Operator
Department: Operations
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary or Wage Range /Level
$19 to $21.00 per hour based on experience
Reports to
Warehouse Manager
Date
5/3/2024
Job Description
Summary/objective
- Aid in all press house operations; including but not limited to: Press deck operation, inspection deck operation, apple hopper operation, CIP systems, and apple management.
- Operate a forklift safely throughout the plant
- Help to achieve the needs of the plant for juice gallons, yield, and quality.
- Aid in the appropriate apple blend to ensure good yields and correct blending of types to hit brix targets.
- Bring an eye of cleanliness to the team to ensure the working space is kept clean and orderly.
- Aid in PMs including but not limited to, greasing and washing
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Work environment
The work environment can be cold, wet, hot, and noisy, and employees may frequently have to work in confined spaces like fermenting vessels and tanks. The environment is in high places, wet surface, and is exposed to loud noises, fumes and/or toxic chemicals. The work environment is near moving or mechanical parts and lift truck traffic as well as the ability to life up to 55lbs.
Physical demands

• Ability to stand for extend periods of time, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, push, pull, reach, crouch, kneel, crawl or bend, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrist.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Environment may be wet, and can be hot or cold. Machinery is loud, ear protection is provided. Some parts of job may be outdoors.

Travel required

• None

Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Citizen Cider embraces and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are as a team, the better our product can be for the people by the people.
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.
Requirements
Required Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Attentive to the work environment/cleanliness
• Arithmetic proficiency
• Can be on feet for long hours
• Comfortably lift 50+ pounds
• Good communication skills
• Motivated to work both independently and as a team
• Willingness to promote sustainable operations with a focus on product loss and energy reductions
• Mechanical aptitude strongly desired

Required education and experience

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

Preferred education and experience

• Experience in a fruit pressing or manufacturing facility
• Forklift experience

Additional eligibility requirements

• None