Manufacturing Operator - Technical Team Member

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Technical Operator to join our team. This role involves operating manufacturing equipment, supporting production processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a self-directed team to plan, organize, and execute daily production tasks with minimal supervision.
• Rotate across multiple roles and responsibilities to support team flexibility, workflow efficiency, and cross-training.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including problem-solving, process optimization, and quality control.
• Operate manufacturing equipment from rinser, filler, capper, labeler, case packer, and palletizer complying to safety and quality standards.
• Perform tasks related to ingredient and bulk liquid movements using SAP, including unloading/receiving, process orders, and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate logs and records as required by local regulations and company policies.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), perform tasks per the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), conduct in-process quality checks, and maintain food safety and housekeeping standards through 5S and general sanitation guidelines.
• Responsible for conducting line changeovers including adherence to set-up time reduction (SUTR) standards.
• Strap cutting/scanning glass pallet tags/down bottle watching/insert watching/flap breaking/sleeve inspection/defect inspection/hand packing/finished product rework.
• Operate forklift.
• Troubleshoot machinery issues to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime (e.g., clearing jams, adjusting/resetting equipment).
• Engage in preventative and predictive maintenance (PM) requirements including the use of in line sensors as per SOP.
• Responsible for autonomous maintenance (AM) requirements including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of equipment.
• Take initiative and play an active role in driving the implementation of Autonomous Maintenance practices, supporting team efforts and promoting ownership.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues impacting line OEE and support the development of corrective action plans to drive performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) systems by performing weekly CIL and CL audits, facilitating AM activities, tracking minor stops, and implementing tools such as CIL, CL, 5S, and Visual Controls.
• Support the onboarding and training of new hires by sharing equipment knowledge across the site.
• Follow safety protocols and apply the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Willingness to work any shift and necessary overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Early-career professionals or recent graduates seeking to build foundational experience in the beverage industry.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Good computer skills, Microsoft Office, Hartford, and SAP.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Valid forklift operator’s license or willingness to obtain one.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Valid forklift operator’s license or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, including a starting salary range of $49,070 to $81,783 annually, with potential for annual incentive payments and stock awards. Additionally, US-based employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, retirement, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness programs, and industry-leading parental leave.