About us
From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of phenomenal character, and in 250 years, nothing's changed. We're the world's leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It's why we trust them with our legacy. And it's why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.
At Diageo, we seek to operate a Zero Harm environment. We believe everyone goes home safe, every day, everywhere! In this role you will promote and lead a spirit of "Safety First" in all other areas of the operation! The ability to address problems and work in highly effective teams is essential for success. As a self-motivated member of the Stitzel Weller Team, you will provide support, training and mentorship to your fellow team members, encourage and engage others. We will give you the opportunity to also work closely with multi-functional departments (Operations, Risk, Quality, Maturation, Logistics, and Procurement) to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the facility.
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About You
We're looking for an individual who is safety oriented, innovative and dependable. You will have previous experience in manufacturing.
We believe that as the successful employee in this position you will be trusted with performing all job functions with safety in mind. You will also be exposed to a noisy environment, working around moving machinery and vehicles while regularly lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.
Accomplish tasks such as manual work and cleaning (erect empty cases, uncase empty bottles and placing on conveyors or into boxes, cleaning, and re-working labels, replace stickers, ribbons, designs etc.)
You will operate forklifts to move raw materials and dry supplies (Applicants with forklift experience preferred)
General Duties include:
- Perform all responsibilities in compliance with safety, quality, sanitation, and housekeeping rules.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP), perform tasks per the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and guidelines for Food Safety Regulations.
- Keep area(s) updated with 5S.
- Cleaning and troubleshooting of machinery to maintain optimum machine performance using tools to scrape, wipe, sweep, squeegee. You will need to clear jams, adjust and reset equipment, remove glue and labels.
- Repair substandard packages by relabeling bottles, restacking boxes on pallet.
- Loading equipment with packaging supplies. This may include lifting overhead.
- Picking up, moving, and dumping garbage and recycling containers.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned/advised.
Physical Aspects
- Repetitive Motion - Operate tools, equipment and machinery
- Climbing - Occasionally on ladders / platforms, Working at heights occasionally
- Standing / Sitting - Constant standing, Frequent bending
- Walking - Continuous
- Pushing & Pulling - Frequent moving machine parts into and out of position, tool carts, etc.
- Vibration - Occasionally to operate power tools and equipment.
- Lifting - Minimum: 20 lbs. constantly Maximum: 100 lbs.* occasionally. Lifting is performed with assistance of other workers / equipment.
Environment
Indoor, outdoor and shop environment; subject to the following:
- Extreme cold, including icy conditions
- Extreme heat and humidity
- Noise
- Hazards
- Chemicals, Oils
Diversity statement
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps us to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.
Character Is Everything