Operational Technician - Nights

Regular Hours: 5:00pm - 5:30am - 12 Hour Rotating Schedule

Orientation and first week schedule: Tuesday (Orientation) - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

About the role

The Operational Technician is responsible for efficiently operating production equipment to safely produce the highest quality and best tasting beverage in the world.

Responsibilities

• Operation of High-Speed Packaging equipment.
• Perform the process of filling branded containers, either cans or bottles, with liquid product.
• Monitor and maintain blow-mold technology for production of various PET sizes.
• Apply brand identification labels to product bottles.
• Supply lids, cardboard cartons, or cans into an automated machine to produce and form a variety of different package types.
• Perform routine checks and inspections to identify and resolve any equipment malfunctions/abnormalities, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Perform and/or assist in product and package change overs.
• Understand and perform minor servicing and lockout tagout procedures when necessary.
• Conduct visual quality inspections of product and enter quality information into the quality database system; communicate any out-of-specification findings and take appropriate action.
• Document and maintain accurate records of production data, equipment maintenance, and process parameters.
• Perform required Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication (CIL) maintenance on equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve production targets and maximize efficiency.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, company safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Complete assigned training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of one year of work experience is required.
• Prior experience in machine operation in a high-speed production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Critical thinking skills - ability to assess and complete tasks in order of urgency.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, and reading comprehension strongly preferred.
• Basic computer application and technology skills; knowledge of how to operate a tablet or laptop.
• Prior experience using pallet jack preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Speaking: Often (communicate with other operators and leads)
• Acute Vision: Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents, monitors)
• Mobility: Frequent travel around the equipment they operate.
• Bending/Squatting: Occasional bending and squatting to clean and operate machinery.
• Dexterity: Frequent use of hands to operate machinery.
• Lifting: Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing: Occasional use of ladders or stairs.

Pay

$21.50 an hour

About Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Our brand offerings provide multiple beverage options in non-alcoholic categories including sparkling soft drinks, water, ingredient enhanced, isotonics, tea, energy, juice, coffee and nutrition. We value our people, customers and community which drives our passion to work and win together as a team.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement

Part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.