Automation Line Technician (GMP/HACCP Manufacturing)

Trivium Packaging; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Automation Line Technician to operate and fine‑tune multiple machines while collaborating with robotic systems to keep product flowing and meets quality standards.

You will perform 12‑hour shift cycles with safety checks, monitor OEE, adjust settings to reduce waste, and document results in the quality database. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and a disciplined focus on safety and GMP/HACCP/ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with attention to quality and safety.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and fine-tune multiple machines on a 12-hour shift to maintain OEE.
• Inspect product, adjust machine settings, and document findings in quality database.
• Support maintenance tasks and participate in SOP/work-instruction development.
• Assist with equipment installs, overhauls, and upgrades and operate a forklift as needed.
• Adhere to safety policies and GMP/HACCP/ISO requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality-focused problem solving

Reading drawings and specs

Team collaboration

Shift readiness

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Quality database

Forklift operation

Job description

About the roleImagine stepping onto a highly automated production floor where your decisions keep product flowing, quality high, and teammates safe. As our Automation Line Technician, you’ll operate and fine‑tune multiple machines at once, work alongside robotic systems, and document performance so every order ships on time and on spec.What your shift looks likeBegin with a 5S walk-through, vehicle safety checks, and a safety huddle. You’ll report any incidents or near-misses and help drive our plant Safety Program.Start up and monitor several production machines, making real-time adjustments to reduce waste and prevent stoppages while maintaining overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).Inspect product frequently. When defects appear, follow quality protocols, adjust settings, and record findings. You’ll chart results, summarize rework and scrap, and enter data into our quality database.Partner with teammates to recommend process changes and participate in continuous improvement projects that eliminate waste and lower costs.Support compliance with BRC Food Safety Policy, GMPs, HACCP principles, ISO 14001, and OSHA requirements in everything you do.Contribute to SOP and work-instruction development so the next run goes even smoother.Perform and accurately document daily/weekly/monthly maintenance tasks. Assist with trial runs (SMA’s), equipment installs, overhauls, and upgrades.Operate a forklift when needed and provide break relief across the line. Other responsibilities as assigned.What you’ll bringHigh school diploma or equivalent and strong mechanical aptitude.Preferred: 2+ years in high‑volume manufacturing.Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative teammate with strong organization, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.Comfort with computers and basic math to read drawings, review specs and work instructions, and report line performance.Detail orientation, adaptability to changing initiatives, and working knowledge of measuring devices and inspection tools.Willingness to work 8‑ or 12‑hour schedules across days/off‑shifts, plus weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.Environment & hazardsYou’ll thrive in a fast, loud production setting that can range from cold (<40°F) to hot (>95°F). Work may involve heights and non‑permit confined spaces with proper training. Expect proximity to moving machinery, energized equipment, pinch points, sharp edges, hot surfaces, and airborne metal dust/slivers. You’ll also work near hazardous and explosive chemicals—your PPE and safe work practices are non‑negotiable.Schedule snapshotTypical operations run on 12‑hour shifts with an alternating 36/48‑hour weekly cadence.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The team member may occasionally be required to work in non-permit required confined spaces, unless otherwise trained. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand/eye coordination is necessary. Average hours per week: 36/48 alternatingUsual Shift worked is: 12 hours Stand 70% Twist (3PC) 66%Sit 5% Crawl 1%Walk 70% Climb 2%Lift 5% Bend (90-180 degrees) 40%Lift (3PC) 70% Reach above shoulders 2%Twist 5% Work at heights 1%Squat 1%Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Team members must wear hearing protection and all other assigned personal protective equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.