Operator Manufacturing III - 3rd Shift

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Bishopville (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Bishopville, SC is seeking an Operator Manufacturing III responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. You will inspect parts and adjust settings to meet quality specs and assist with production setup and changeovers to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.

This role requires working the 3rd shift, Monday through Friday, 9pm to 5:30am, with weekend/holiday coverage as business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of work experience preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Weekend work may be required to support business needs.
• Work environment: noisy, hot and requires PPE.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operation activities on multiple equipment pieces to ensure startup and operation.
• Operate and monitor equipment, perform setup/changeover, inspect parts and adjust as needed to meet specs.
• Conduct GMP-based quality tests and communicate results to teams for quality production.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitations on production equipment.
• May operate palletizing and stretch wrap machines for factory efficiency.
• Unload/load product using RF Tablet and palletizing process.
• Scan products and stack safely in warehouse locations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fast-paced environment

Lift 25 lbs

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Locations

Bishopville

Work Schedule

3rd Shift, Monday - Friday, 9pm - 5:30am, weekends/holidays per business needs.

Requisition ID

270247

Pay Range

$18.53 - $19.96 Hourly, depending on experience

Company Overview

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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 while following 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

Work Environment

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.