Changeover Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

About the role

The incumbent is responsible for executing and documenting the results of cleans and changeovers of the equipment on his/her shift and on assigned production lines.

Accountability

The Changeover Technician has accountability for modeling and contributing to a safe work environment, contributing to process improvements such as identification and communication of opportunity areas, meeting changeover goals, and execution of planned improvements.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out line sanitation in accordance with established quality and safety procedures and policies
• Attending pre-clean meetings with changeover specialist and line lead
• Performing disassembly and limited reassembly of equipment and components
• Communicating status of assignment with changeover specialist
• Reporting to and taking direction from the changeover specialist
• Completing all applicable documentation (set-up forms & swab forms) during cleans
• Assuming responsibility of changeover specialist in his/her absence with authority from maintenance supervisor
• Focusing on changeovers assigned by the changeover specialist
• Supporting line lead in ordering materials to be brought to the line
• Supporting changeover specialist with responsibility for cleaning kits used during changeovers
• Maintaining flexibility to perform other tasks (may require working as Line Worker, Hopper Filler or other position during slower production periods or under other circumstances)
• Performing all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing and/or Maintenance experience required
• Food industry experience preferred
• A working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, production equipment, policies and procedures, safety, and quality control standards preferred

Skills

• Basic mechanical ability
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to be flexible/manage change and work well under pressure
• Integrity and dedication with a positive work attitude and strong work ethic
• Leadership potential desired
• Proficient computer skills helpful

Physical requirements

In terms of an 8 or 12 hour workday, "Occasionally" equals 1% to 33%; "Frequently" equals 34% to 66%, and "Continuously" equals 67% to 100% of the time. In a 12 hour workday the job holder should be able to:

• Continuously stand and walk
• Continuously be around moving machinery
• Continuously be in factory and/or warehouse working conditions
• Frequently be in dusty conditions and be exposed to cleaning solvents, lubricants
• Occasionally bend/stoop, squat, twist, push/pull, kneel and crouch
• Occasionally reach above shoulder level
• Occasionally climb to a height of approximately ten (10) feet
• Occasionally carry/lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasionally use his/her legs, arms, and shoulders to push/pull items
• Occasionally use his/her head and neck in flexing and rotating
• Occasionally operate a forklift and/or powered pallet jack

Pay

Starting Pay: $20.95/hr., a shift differential is offered for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.