Manufacturing Maintenance Operator - 3rd Shift

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Bishopville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Operator for the 3rd shift in Bishopville, SC. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex production equipment in accordance with SOPs to ensure steady, high-quality output.

The role emphasizes prompt response to breakdowns, routine preventive maintenance, and making improvements to reduce downtime while following safety standards in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of plant maintenance experience.
• Experience with high-speed production equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and maintains equipment to ensure quality products.
• Performs preventative maintenance and proper start-up/shut-down.
• Documents work orders and part usage accurately.
• Troubleshoots complex process issues and identifies root causes.
• Performs 5S and housekeeping to keep work area clean and safe.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SOP adherence

Multi-tasking

Equipment monitoring

Root cause analysis

Blueprint reading

Pneumatic adjustments

Hydraulic adjustments

Technical certification

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Manufacturing Maintenance Operator - 3rd Shift

Requisition ID: 266290

Locations: Bishopville

Pay Range: $24.89 - $26.81 Hourly, depending on experience

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Job Overview

The Manufacturing Maintenance Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting assigned production equipment in the execution of the daily production schedule according to the SOP for “complex“ production equipment. This position is also responsible for responding promptly to equipment breakdown and repairing the machinery in a timely manner; performing planned and unscheduled work,making design improvements, and process changes to improve overall production while completing assigned Preventative Maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities including but not limited to completing assigned start-up Preventative Maintenance and ensuring proper equipment start-up and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
• Operate, monitor, and maintainmultiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality products by following all safety requirements when performing work
• Correctly completing all assigned PMs, ensuring minimal unplanned stops, and correctly filling out all paperwork or electric systems; work orders, part usage, and order forms
• Performs steps necessary to conduct flavor andpackage changes accurately and efficiently, and handles proper shut-downs to minimize downtime wasted resources by using advanced troubleshooting skills, determining root cause and establishing solutions, and assisting continuous improvement efforts
• Communicates with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal unproductive time and materials
• Performs housekeeping to ensure assigned work area is neat and orderly, including completing 5S and recycling activities and inspecting and cleaning change parts as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge with preferred 2 plus yearsexperience in plant maintenance and high-speed production equipment, and, or certification of technical schooling in this area
• Read and follow SOPs or instructions
• Ability to multi-task
• Competency in monitoring and adjusting equipment speeds, temperatures, and liquid levels
• Identify and troubleshoot complex process issues
• Make mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic adjustments
• Preferred ability to read blueprints and machine schematics
• Ability to comprehend complex processing equipment
• Individual needs to process initiative to further technical expertise
• Preferred demonstrated ability to operate effectively assigned equipment

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.