1st Shift Crew - Change Over-NL Production

About the Role

Efficiently changeover and C&S production lines in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Ensure setups/startups of production lines meet required quality specifications and standard rate of speed. Conduct basic preventative maintenance on production lines.

Responsibilities

• Complete line changeovers in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
• Conduct washouts and pre/post-run sanitization.
• Immediately respond to production line shutdowns and administer mechanical support.
• Implement improvements for production line startup and run consistency.
• Repair production equipment as necessary.
• Ensure line changeovers meet standard rate of speed and quality standards at startup.
• Suggest and implement improvements in mechanical equipment to increase production line speed or consistency.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance.
• Provide engineering support for new products and new packaging startups.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of production areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair all machinery and process-related deficiencies using technical/mechanical skills.
• Work with Production Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Supervisor, and Maintenance Manager to develop, improve, or enhance equipment, methods, processes, and materials.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Basic tool/mechanical aptitude.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner.
li>Forklift experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cGMP’s, FDA, OSHA, and ISO9000 regulations and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of equipment manuals and technical documentation.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of personalities.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a high-paced work environment.
• Strong leadership, verbal, written, analytical, mathematical, reasoning, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Climb or balance; stoop; and use foot/feet to operate machine (forklift) up to 1/3 of the time.
• Reach above shoulders 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to work in tight spaces 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or touch; and talk or hear 2/3 and more of the time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds up to 1/3 of the time, up to 25 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of the time, and up to 10 pounds 2/3 and more of the time.
• Close vision, color vision, and distance vision required.

Work Environment

• Exposure to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; up to 1/3 of the time.
• Wet, humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; exposure to fumes or airborne particles 2/3 and more of the time.
• Dirty, greasy environment with loud noise.
• Required PPE: rubber boots, safety shoes, safety glasses, jacket, gloves, face shield, face mask, and/or hairnet.

Reports To: Production Supervisor | Location: Manitowoc, WI