Production Technician (Days)

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Production Technician to ensure production equipment operates safely and delivers quality products on schedule. You will maintain and inspect machinery, perform cleaning, sanitizing, lubrication and basic maintenance.

You will train and direct team members, back up warehouse supervision, move materials with power tools and vehicles, verify inbound/outbound loads, record inventory, and participate in GMP and safety audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical school training or equivalent experience in maintenance and sanitation.
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read gauges, dials, thermometers, and other displays.
• English reading & writing required.
• Basic mathematics and PC usage skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and provide day-to-day direction to team members.
• Backup for warehouse supervisor as needed.
• Move products/materials in warehouse or production environment using power tools and vehicles.
• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment to move, restock, and repack products.
• Transport materials to designated work areas.
• Build orders using load tickets and power equipment.
• Verify inbound/outbound loads and enter inventory data.
• Maintain records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to GMP and safety standards.
• Participate in audits (AIB and GMP).

Skills

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Basic math

Reading gauges

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

MS Office

Touch Screen HMIs

Industrial power equipment

Job description

Job Location: 4800 Houston, TX (NorthPoint)
Work days/Shift Hours - if applicable: 4:00 AM - 4:30 PM / 2-2-3 Flex Schedule.

Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $23.13 to $28.98 per hour, based on experience. Additional earning opportunities may include performance-based incentives, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

General Purpose

The role of a Production Technician is to ensure production equipment and systems are operated and maintained such that they are available to deliver quality products according to schedule requirements and according to safety, environmental, and health procedures and regulations. This is accomplished by managing and leading the basic equipment care of Production equipment through operating, cleaning, sanitizing, lubing and inspection of production equipment and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Train, coach and provide day to day work assignment direction to team members as needed.
• Act as backup support for warehouse supervisor as needed as well as backup for vacations and call-ins.
• Responsible for moving product or materials in a warehouse or production environment using power tools and vehicles. Load or unload designated trailers and/or route trucks.
• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment to move, restock and repack product ensuring date code accuracy and proper rotation are maintained.
• Transport raw materials, full goods and/or finished product to designates work area.
• Build orders according to load tickets using industrial power equipment or manually lifting as needed.
• As needed, verify and ensure inbound and outbound load for quality and accuracy by physically counting product of vehicle. Enter inventory data in handheld or standard equipment.
• Maintain required records according to record retention schedule.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to good manufacturing practices and safety standards.
• Participate in AIB and GMP audits.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical school training or equivalent experience in basic maintenance, cleaning and sanitation, and inspection and lubrication on machinery

Experience:

• 1-3 Years of manufacturing experience with machine operations and general machine sanitation, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance preferred
• Will require ability to calculate percentages and basic algebra calculations.
• English language reading comprehension and writing
• Ability to use a PC with MS Office programs and operation of Touch Screen computers/HMIs
• Ability to read gauges, dials, thermometers, rulers, and other digital display devices
• Intermediate Maintenance and Lubrication knowledge:
• Understanding of the following Mechanical concepts as they are related to autonomous maintenance: mechanical actuators, clutches, brakes, bearings, gears, belts & chain drives, and mechanical couplings. This understanding must include the relationship of energy, work, and power in relationship to these components of machine mechanics.
• Understanding of the following Lubrication concepts as they are related to autonomous maintenance: lubrication classifications, characteristics, additives, bearing lubrication, oils and their applications, general purpose greases, special purpose greases, lubrication systems & methods, automatic lubrication methods, lubricant storage and handling, and lubricant management.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written schedules, flow charts, and flow diagrams
• Follow standard trouble shooting and root cause analysis methods
• Ability to engage in continuous learning activities
• Ability to work in structured team environment

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Please inform us at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.