Production Operator III - Swing Shift

Job Summary

As a Production Operator 3, you will play a crucial role in our highly automated bottling line by ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our bottling equipment. This position includes responsibilities such as adhering to safety standards, operating multiple complex machine centers, maintaining equipment, and quality inspections. This position requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team and open to learning as well as training/teaching on various skills.

Essential Functions

• Observe all safety rules in assigned work areas and complete training as required.
• Identify safety hazards and communicate to leadership.
• Minimize equipment downtime through effective troubleshooting.
• Safely operate bottling line equipment including machine center change overs.
• Make minor adjustments to bottling line equipment and obtain assistance with mechanical issues.
• Maintain/feed packaging supplies to various bottling line machines.
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas.
• Provide quality inspection on bottling lines as required.
• Perform facility and bottling line equipment sanitation tasks.
• Record downtime and equipment issues using OEE Redzone data collection system.
• Work on special project lines as needed.
• Expectation for career development and growth

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience with bottling or packaging line is a plus.
• Good communication skills.
• Good observation and analytical skills.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions, take direction, and ability to give direction as needed.
• Ability to respond to frequently changing production pressures.
• Ability to work effectively and cohesively within a production environment.

Working Conditions

• Moderate to heavy physical work.
• Standing for long periods of time (8+ hours per day).
• Must comply with all safety equipment requirements including ear plugs and safety glasses.
• Working safely various chemicals in production areas.
• Working safely with machinery, forklifts, and related production equipment.
• High noise and temperature variation environment.
• Long and irregular hours during peak periods or on various shifts.
• Extensive walking and lifting of up to 45 pounds.

Pay & Benefits

The starting pay will be based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, training, education, and geographic location. TFE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, PTO, wellness programs and fertility and family building benefits. We also provide a 401(k) plan where TFE may make a discretionary profit-sharing contribution.