Production Technician (3rd Shift) $26.96

The Coca-Cola Company; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Allentown is seeking a bargaining union manufacturing associate. You will test products for quality, troubleshoot issues on the production line, set up and operate equipment following SOPs and GMP guidelines.

You will maintain plant equipment, clean and sanitize tanks and piping, inspect facilities for safety and quality, and help ensure product quality through data logging and adherence to Coca-Cola Quality System standards. Strong teamwork required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of manufacturing and/or shipping experience preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent; Experience: at least 2 years.
• Available to work overtime and/or flexible shift hours when required.
• Have good attendance and punctuality. Being in work area at scheduled shift start time.
• Takes initiative and has accountability for the quality and effectiveness of own work.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Have working knowledge of production and warehousing. Able to safely operate a forklift and perform physical tasks including lifting and pushing/pulling up to 55 lbs.
• Demonstrated commitment to development of skills. Works well in a team environment, across functional boundaries.
• Able to identify equipment and operational problems.
• Perform basic trouble shooting tasks; High Level of Individual Responsibility Skills
• Leadership interview and Assessment review, based on stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Testing products for quality; troubleshoots and resolves technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels; sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain the plant’s manufacturing equipment in satisfactory condition (eg, clean and sanitize tanks and pipe routings, maintain conveyor belts, hook up and load raw material delivery tankers, clean work areas) according to GMP policies and procedures to assure product quality.
• Move raw materials and finished product within the warehouse or other production facilities using forklifts or other warehouse equipment to supply production and/or facilitate shipping; inspect facility to assure adherence to safety and GMP; apply Coca-Cola Quality System to ensure product quality; calculate production yields and scrap quantities.
• Communicate with peers and others to exchange feedback on products/service issues, identify and/or solve problems, assess needs and achieve business results.
• Identify activities not in accordance with company policies and procedures and inform appropriate parties.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and retention of statistics in relation to execution against policies, procedures and standards

Job description

This is a bargaining union position - represented by Local 773, International Brotherhood of Teamsters

• Responsible for testing products for quality; troubleshoots and resolves technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels; sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

• Maintain the plant’s manufacturing equipment in satisfactory condition (eg, clean and sanitize tanks and pipe routings, maintain conveyor belts, hook up and load raw material delivery tankers, clean work areas)according to company GMP policies and procedures in order to assure the quality of the manufactured product.

• Move raw materials and finished product (eg, syrup, concentrate, parts, point-of-sale) within the warehouse or other production facilities using forklifts or other warehouse equipment in order to supply production and/or facilitate shipping. Inspect facility (eg, production, warehouse, service/installation) to assure adherence to safety and operating policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) using company policies and procedures. Implement, evaluate, and maintain effective application of the Coca-Cola Quality System in order to ensure product quality as defined by company requirements. Calculate production yields and scrap quantities in order to accurately record material usage variances.

• Communicate with peers and others to exchange feedback on products/service issues, identify and/or solve problems, assess needs and or/achieve business results.

• Identify activities not in accordance with company policies and procedures and inform appropriate parties.

• Ensure appropriate documentation and retention of statistics in relation to execution against policies, procedures and standards

Minimum Job Requirements

• 2 years of manufacturing and/or shipping experience preferred.

• Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent Experience: At least 2 years Selection Process:

• Available to work overtime and/or flexible shift hours when required.

• Have good attendance and punctuality. Being in work area at scheduled shift start time.

• Takes initiative and has accountability for the quality and effectiveness of own work.

• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously

• Have working knowledge of production and warehousing. Able to safely operate a forklift and perform physical tasks including lifting and pushing /pulling (up to 55 lbs.)

• Demonstrated commitment to development of skills. Works well in a team environment, across functional boundaries

• Able to identify equipment and operational problems.

• Perform basic trouble shooting tasks# High Level of Individual Responsibility Skills

• Leadership interview and Assessment review, based on stated requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.