Operator Manufacturing III

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC seeks an Operator Manufacturing III to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain assigned machines. You will inspect parts, adjust settings, and assist with production setup and changeovers to meet quality specifications and schedules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of manufacturing experience. Weekend work, physical tasks, and PPE are part of the role in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment and follow standardized work.
• Technical, mechanical aptitude for basic troubleshooting.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs., stand for prolonged periods, and climb stairs as needed.
• Weekend work will be required, including some holidays to support demand.
• Equipment noise requires hearing protection.
• Seasonal temperatures can be expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper startup.
• Operates equipment, monitors operation, performs setup/changeover, inspects parts and makes adjustments for quality.
• Performs scheduled QA tests per GMP and communicates results to ensure high-quality production.
• Performs housekeeping and sanitations on production equipment.
• May operate palletizing and stretch wrap machines and related equipment.
• Unload/load product using RF Tablet and palletizing processes.
• Scan product while stacking in Warehouse locations.

Skills

Fast-paced work environment

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 25 lbs

Stand for long periods

Weekend work

Hearing protection

Seasonal temperatures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Pay Range: $21.32 - $22.96, depending on experience

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• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
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• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

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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.