Changeover Technician

Trilliant Food and Nutrition, LLC; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilliant Food & Nutrition, LLC, located in Little Chute, WI, is seeking a Changeover Technician for single-serve coffee lines. The role includes setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment, while supporting operators to minimize downtime.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of lean manufacturing, and competency in MS Office. The position requires English proficiency and adherence to GMP practices.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; attention to quality and GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule and identify changeover requirements, adapt quickly to changes.
• Prepare and stage materials and parts for changeovers.
• Set up, troubleshoot, disassemble, and clean equipment on multiple lines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lean manufacturing

Read/write English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent and cutting-edge equipment, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers-first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's, Dutch Bros beverages and Nurri, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that's just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Position Overview

The Changeover Technician is responsible for single serve coffee area change overs. The role is also responsible to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair basic maintenance issues on the equipment within the area to run efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule and identify change over requirements, while being agile and able to react quickly to changing situations and schedules.
• Ensure change over materials and parts are prepared and staged for the next scheduled changeover.
• Set-up, troubleshoot, disassemble, and clean equipment on multiple production lines.
• Provide production support and guidance to Machine Operators and Assistant Team Members to reduce downtime and change over more efficiently through assisting and training.
• Become proficient with lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques to optimize machine processes to reach optimum product quality, efficiency, and process repeatability at the lowest cost.
• Properly clean and store any secondary equipment.
• Provide minor repair and replacement of secondary parts. ie. Minor Wexxar, Bel, GPI calls.
• Estimate timing for repair through documenting work orders in AMMS.
• Review manuals, blueprints, and supply catalogues to aid in troubleshooting.
• Maintain spare part availability and order supplies through a P.O. system and follow up on delivery.
• Keep accurate counts for all change-over parts, coffee tubes, etc. and audit each location to ensure proper placement.
• Communicate and fully cooperate with the Production Team Leaders, Maintenance Team Leaders, and coworkers in all aspects of the jobs.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Team to ensure production is running efficiently.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Keep work area clean and shelving organized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and certification desired.
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment is desired.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently.
• Responsible for adherence of quality control guidelines and good manufacturing practices (GMP's).
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Knowledge of computer skills in basic MS Office suite.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English is required.

Hours, Location and Pay

We offer a competitive-based pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This role works 5:40 AM to 6:00 PM on a 2-2-3 schedule at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
• Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.