Operator Manufacturing III

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Roanoke, VA is hiring an Operator Manufacturing III to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. You will inspect parts, adjust settings, and assist with production equipment per established procedures to meet specifications.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-operation activities to ensure proper startup.
• Operates multiple pieces of equipment, sets up and changes over, inspects parts and makes adjustments to maintain quality.
• Performs scheduled quality assurance checks per GMP and communicates results to ensure consistent production quality.
• Performs housekeeping and sanitation on production equipment.
• May operate Palletizing machines to maintain factory efficiency and changeover for different SKUs.
• May operate Stretch Wrap and the RF Tablet for product handling.
• Unloads product from palletizers or loads into trailers using RF Tablet.
• Scan products while stacking them in Warehouse bin locations.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Pay Range: $19.93 - $21.46, depending on experience

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Job Overview

The Operator Manufacturing III is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Operator Manufacturing III 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 whilefollowing established procedures and guidelines, and adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.

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 in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 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
• May operate equipment including Palletizing machines (1-2 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

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting
• 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

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.