In-Line Blow Mold Operator, Crew R1 (5am-5:30pm, 2/2/3/2 Rotating)

Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company in Springfield, MO is seeking an ILBM Operator/Maintenance technician to understand and support the Blow Molder, Labeler, Filler and Packaging functions on the In Line Blow Mold production line, performing preventive/predictive maintenance and troubleshooting to keep operations efficient.

The role requires training over approximately 24 months, strong safety compliance, ability to read electrical schematics, forklift certified, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Forklift certified and able to operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs; track parts usage.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment on ILBM line.
• Interface with ILBM team for best practices and process changes.
• Provide training to other ILBM operators.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Electrical schematics

Written/verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

SUMMARY:

Responsible for understanding and have working knowledge of the Blow Molder, Labeler, Filler and Packaging functions within the In Line Blow Mold production line. This position will complete all service, repairs, complete all preventive and predictive maintenance including troubleshooting and addressing issues required to maintain efficient operations.

This position will require a lengthy and substantial amount of training, so the minimum time commitment expected in this position will be 24 months.

Duties will include shared responsibility for the successful operation of all equipment associated with the inline blow mold production line and training of others on operation of that equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

• Follow all company/safety policies and procedures.


• Ensure all Operating procedures are defined accurately and followed.


• Interface with all ILBM team members on the best practices and changes that would result in process improvements once approved.


• Ensure the equipment logs are up to date and edited to include parts usage and history.


• Participate in the reduction of waste and Monthly inventory reconciliation of raw materials.


• Perform and assist with troubleshooting and repair of production equipment and facility, including but not limited programmable logic controls, mechanical power transmission, mechanical and electrical repairs on high and control voltage including single and 3 phase power.


• Implement preventive maintenance schedule per the Manufacturers’ recommendations and perform, assist with, and track completion of preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities to avoid equipment down time and ensure equipment readiness and reliability in accordance with the Manufacturers’ specifications.


• Ensure prompt and efficient follow-up on all outstanding repair requests.


• Develop and train department employees to improve and sustain equipment up time as part of the work performed.


• Maintain accuracy of information used to support the Key Business Indicators with success measured by Reduction in Downtime, Capacity utilization, Efficiencies and Cases per Man Hour.


• Be available for support of the plant ILBM operations team to ensure continuous performance and improvement.


• Other duties may be assigned or requested.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

Requirements

COMPETENCIES:

Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skill. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, drawings and equipment manuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

The candidate must undergo Standard Timing Model testing and perform at a level necessary to indicate the individual will be able to achieve consistency of the skills needed in the category of ILBM Operator.

Each ILBM team member must be Forklift trained and certified.

• Education and/or Experience:High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. Experience working with minimal supervision in high speed production facility operations or similar/comparable conditions.


• Language Skills:Ability to read English. Ability to respond to common inquires.


• Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied both written and verbal format. Success to be measured by performance on the Standard Timing Model testing and to be measured against the metrics of Unscheduled Downtime and Adherence to the production schedule.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office computer skills.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs on mechanical power transmission (motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains) and other mechanical equipment. Ability to use proven leadership skills and work in a team environment to mentor and train other ILBM Operators.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch/kneel bend and reach.

Exertion of physical strength to lift, push, pull, carry and/or move 10 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate