Manufacturing Operator

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking an Operator Manufacturing IV to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The role includes inspecting parts, adjusting tools, and maintaining quality specifications, while supporting setup and operation of production equipment according to established procedures.

The position also features leadership responsibilities on the line, with duties ranging from pre-operation to housekeeping, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 to 3 years of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines.
• Inspect parts and adjust or change tools to maintain quality per specifications.
• Assist with setup and operation of production equipment according to procedures.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately and timely.
• Serve as a peer leader for the production line.
• Lead pre-operation activities to ensure proper startup and operation.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitations on production equipment.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Leadership potential

Fast-paced work

Physical ability to lift 25 lbs

Weekend work readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Pay Range: $25.71 - $26.81 Hourly, depending on experience

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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

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

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