Lead Manufacturing Operator

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Operator to join their dynamic team in Nashville. This role involves setting up and operating various manufacturing machines while ensuring high-quality production standards. You'll have the opportunity to lead peers and contribute to a fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement. With competitive pay and great rewards, this position offers a chance to grow your career in the food and beverage industry. If you're ready to take on a leadership role and thrive in a challenging setting, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Group Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead peers and take on leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Perform quality assurance tests and communicate results.
• Train new associates on production tasks.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Problem-solving

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Palletizing machines

Stretch Wrap machine

Radio Frequency (RF) Tablet

Job description

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Requisition ID: 219928

Posting Locations: Nashville

Pay Range: $20.71 - $24.52 , depending on experience

Rate Frequency: Hourly

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm, weekends will differ on 2nd shift depending on work schedule.

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• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Group Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  
  
  

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Job Overview

The Operator Manufacturing IV is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Operator Manufacturing IV is also responsible for inspecting parts and making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This position also assists with setting up and operating production equipment following established procedures and guidelines and adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. The Operating Manufacturing IV also serves as a peer leader for their assigned production line.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper equipment startup and operation
• Operates multiple pieces of equipment and monitors equipment during operation, performs setup and changeover, inspects parts, and makes adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications and to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
• Performs scheduled quality assurance tests following good manufacturing practices and communicates results with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• Performs housekeeping activities and sanitations on production equipment
• Provides training to new associates and leads peers on a production line by communicating tasks and giving instructions to ensure maximum quality and productivity
• May operate equipment including Palletizing machines (more than 2 machines) to maintain factory efficiency, changeover the machine to different SKU and package sizes
• May operate Stretch Wrap machine and operate the computerized Pallet Tag machine
• Unload of product from the Palletizing machines, or loading the product directly into trailers using Radio Frequency (RF) Tablet
• Scan the product while safely stacking product in the Warehouse bin locations
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting
• Ability to lead peers and desire to take on greater levels of leadership responsibility in the future
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs., stand on feet for prolonged periods of time and climb stairs as needed
• Weekend work will be required, including some holidays as scheduled to support customer demand
• Equipment noise is elevated requiring the use of hearing protection
• Seasonal temperatures can be expected
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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