Production Operator

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Role Overview

The Production technician will work primarily in distillery operations (milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation) and will migrate to other areas as required. They will also have the capability and flexibility to run each piece of equipment at the bottling hall facility.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Monitor/Understand automated system (SCADA screens) through computers and gauges to oversee and adjust the process accordingly.
• Operate malt handling, milling, mashing, yeast transfers, fermentation, distillation and bottling activities.
• Operate utility systems including but not limited to boiler, chillers, cooling tower
• Operate bottling line machinery during bottling campaigns
• Inspect and clean dust collection system
• Maintain good housekeeping practices and ensure equipment is clean and areas are organized at all times
• Conduct steam sterilization/sanitation of lines and equipment
• Follow and maintain all SOP's.
• Follow all safety precautions and related OSHA requirements.
• Understand process flows and equipment (pumps, agitators, valves, instruments, etc)
• Perform normal and emergency startup/shutdown of all equipment.
• Complete all distillery duties as directed by Supervisor.
• Adheres to our business standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Key Requirements

• Ability to work in a team environment focusing on continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to be flexible in duties and schedule - Overtime may be required, holiday work and weekends.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Attention to detail
• Previous distillation/manufacturing experience preferred
• 18 years or older
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Production and Bottling Manager
• Distillery Supervisor
• Maintenance Engineer
• Bottling and vatting Supervisor / Assistant
• Line operators
• Quality Manager/ Quality Specialist

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement.  Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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