Tea Room Attendant

SUMMARY: To assure that the tea is dumped and issued by correct flavor and shop order.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for feeding appropriate tea to hoppers based on production schedules. Monitor tea delivery system. Read & understand production reports and requisitions. Maintain acceptable levels of tea in hoppers. Ensure that the proper tea flavor is being used. Monitor and ensure that the dump stations are filled properly and as required.

Determine the time frame for refills by visual sight. Responsible for identifying and gathering of all reclaim to be shredded. Monitor the shredding machine to assure it is running properly. Be alert to possible tea mixture problems. Communicate with production personnel to assure production is running as required. Complete and maintain daily and weekly reports as required.

Returns and accurately documents materials from each work center at the end of each production run. Understand & operates the shredding machine according to all machine instructions and quality standards. Monitors draining of machines after completion of shop order. Cleans and air out hoppers and lines to machine after tea is drained.

Cleans and maintains dust collectors/filters daily and weekly. Assist in receiving new shipment of bulk tea and bagging. Maintains housekeeping in the tearoom as instructed. Follow R.C. Bigelow’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) Comply with RC Bigelow Safety and Health Rules Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Special Skills/Training Required: Ability to learn computer related work requirements. Ability to learn proper operation of forklift and pass required driving examination.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

One-year previous experience in shipping, receiving or material handling operations or equivalent. P.C. Skills COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Pay Rate: $19.85 per hour. Bigelow Tea offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; paid time off and other paid leave; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; and additional employee benefits.

Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for incentive compensation. Eligibility, coverage, and plan terms vary and are governed by applicable plan documents and company policies. Bigelow Tea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bigelow Tea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.