Manufacturing OEE & Process Technician

Trivium Packaging; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging in Roanoke, VA seeks an operator to run automated equipment in a food-grade manufacturing setting. You will monitor lines, adjust settings, and ensure outputs meet strict quality and safety standards while tracking performance data.

Expect 12‑hour shifts with a 36/48‑hour weekly pattern, possible overtime, and cross‑line duties including forklift operation. Strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; demonstrable mechanical aptitude.
• Background in high‑volume manufacturing (2+ years preferred).
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Computer literacy and basic math to interpret technical documentation and report performance.
• Meticulous attention to detail; adaptable to changing priorities; comfortable with measuring devices.
• Availability for 8‑ or 12‑hour shifts across days/off‑shifts, plus weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize automated equipment to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Champion safety by following plant policies and escalating incidents promptly.
• Keep work areas audit-ready with 5S; perform vehicle checks.
• Run multiple machines and robotic systems; dial in settings to sustain OEE and reduce downtime.
• Own quality: inspect output, respond to defects, document activity, and update the quality database.
• Apply gauges and inspection tools; verify results against drawings and work instructions.
• Drive CI: suggest improvements to reduce waste and operating costs; participate on CI teams.
• Write/refine SOPs; perform maintenance; support trial runs, installations, overhauls, and upgrades.
• Provide cross-line support including forklift operation; take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Reading technical docs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Build a career improving how products are madeDo you enjoy orchestrating multiple machines at once, turning data into better decisions, and leaving a line safer and more efficient than you found it? This role puts you at the center of a modern, food‑grade manufacturing operation.Your missionOperate and optimize automated equipment to meet strict standards for quality, cost, and delivery—while ensuring absolute adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.In this role, you willChampion safety by following all plant policies, engaging in the Safety Program, and escalating incidents or near‑misses immediately.Keep work areas audit‑ready with daily 5S and vehicle checks.Run multiple machines and robotic systems, dialing in settings to sustain OEE, reduce waste, and avoid unplanned downtime.Own quality: apply the positive release program; inspect output; respond to defects; document and chart production activity; summarize rework/scrap; and update the quality database.Apply gauges and inspection tools with precision; verify results against drawings, specs, and work instructions.Drive continuous improvement by recommending better methods and serving on CI teams to remove waste and lower operating costs.Follow BRC Food Safety Policy, GMPs, HACCP principles, ISO 14001, and OSHA rules at all times.Write or refine SOPs/work instructions; perform and log daily/weekly/monthly maintenance; support trial runs (SMA’s), installations, overhauls, and upgrades.Provide cross‑line support including forklift operation and break relief; take on additional duties as needed.What sets you up for successHigh school diploma or equivalent; demonstrable mechanical aptitude.Background in high‑volume manufacturing (2+ years preferred).Strong communication, teamwork, organization, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.Computer literacy and basic math to interpret technical documentation and report performance.Meticulous attention to detail; adaptable to changing priorities; comfortable with measuring devices.Availability for 8‑ or 12‑hour shifts across days/off‑shifts, plus weekends, holidays, and overtime.Conditions you can expectA dynamic, loud production floor with seasonal temperature extremes; occasional work at heights or in non‑permit confined spaces with training; proximity to energized equipment, pinch points, sharp/hot surfaces, metal dust/slivers, and hazardous/explosive chemicals. PPE is required. Operations commonly follow a 12‑hour rhythm with an alternating 36/48‑hour weekly pattern.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The team member may occasionally be required to work in non-permit required confined spaces, unless otherwise trained. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand/eye coordination is necessary. Average hours per week: 36/48 alternatingUsual Shift worked is: 12 hours Stand 70% Twist (3PC) 66%Sit 5% Crawl 1%Walk 70% Climb 2%Lift 5% Bend (90-180 degrees) 40%Lift (3PC) 70% Reach above shoulders 2%Twist 5% Work at heights 1%Squat 1%Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Team members must wear hearing protection and all other assigned personal protective equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.