Changeover Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Lakeville, MN seeks a Changeover Technician to execute and document cleans and changeovers on assigned lines. You will join a team focusing on safety, quality, and process improvements while supporting line leads and changeover specialists.

The role requires a high school diploma and manufacturing/maintenance experience. You’ll work on sanitation, equipment disassembly/reassembly, and documentation, with potential cross-training on other line positions when needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with good manufacturing practices and quality control is preferred.
• Manufacturing/maintenance experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute and document cleans and changeovers on assigned production lines.
• Attend pre-clean meetings with changeover specialist and line lead.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment and components as needed.
• Communicate status of assignment with changeover specialist.
• Complete setup and swab documentation during cleans.
• Assist when needed as line worker or hopper filler during slower periods.
• Report to the changeover specialist and act under maintenance supervision.

Skills

Basic mechanical ability

Leadership potential

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility to manage change

Integrity and strong work ethic

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing/maintenance experience required

Job description

The incumbent for the Changeover Technician position is responsible for executing and documenting the results of cleans and changeovers of the equipment on his/her shift and on his/her assigned production lines.

AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The Changeover Technician has the accountability for modeling and contributing to a safe work environment, contributing to process improvements such as identification and communication of opportunity areas, meeting changeover goals and execution of planned improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Changeover Technician consist of but are not limited to:

• Responsible for carrying out line sanitation in accordance with established quality and safety procedures and policies.
• Attends pre-clean meetings with changeover specialist and line lead
• Performs disassembly and limited reassembly of equipment and components
• Communicates status of assignment with change over specialist.
• Reports to and takes direction from the changeover specialist.
• Completes all applicable documentation (set-up forms & swab forms) during cleans.
• Assumes responsibility of change over specialist in his/her absence with authority from maintenance supervisor
• Focuses on changeovers assigned to them by the changeover specialist
• Supports line lead in ordering materials to be brought to the line
• Supports changeover specialist with responsibility for cleaning kits used during changeovers
• Maintains flexibility to perform other tasks (may require working as Line Worker, Hopper Filler or other position during slower production periods or under other circumstances)
• Performs all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, production equipment, policies and procedures, safety, and quality control standards preferred
• Food industry experience preferred
• Manufacturing and/or Maintenance experience required.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Basic mechanical ability.
• Leadership potential is desired.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams is a must.
• The candidate must possess strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multitask.
• The candidate must have ability to be flexible/manage change and work well under pressure.
• Candidate must demonstrate integrity and dedication have a positive work attitude and strong work ethic.
• Proficient computer skills helpful

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In terms of an 8 or 12 hour workday, “Occasionally” equals 1% to 33%; “Frequently” equals 34% to 66%, and “Continuously” equals 67% to 100% of the time. In a 12 hour workday the job holder should be able to:

• Continuously stand and walk.
• Occasionally bend/stoop, squat, twist, push/pull, kneel and crouch.
• Occasionally reach above shoulder level.
• Occasionally climb to a height of approximately ten (10) feet.
• Occasionally carry/lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Occasionally use his/her legs, arms, and shoulders to push/pull items.
• Occasionally use his/her head and neck in flexing and rotating.
• Continuously be around moving machinery.
• Occasionally operate a forklift and/or powered pallet jack.
• Continuously be in factory and/or warehouse working conditions.
• Frequently be in dusty conditions and be exposed to cleaning solvents, lubricants

STARTING PAY AND BENEFITS

• Starting Pay: $20.95/hr., a shift differential is offered for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.