Production Technician

Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking an individual to effectively operate all necessary equipment and/or machinery required for self-manufactured Bottled Water and/or Still Beverage. This position serves as a combination of QC Tech, Blow Fill Operator, and/or Injection Molding Operator positions and must be well versed in all aspects of the line they operate.

• Operates the Blow Mold filler, the bottle labeler, and the shrink film packager or Injection molding lines, regrind, dryers, and blenders.
• Completes Internal and External sanitation.
• Maintains production line for beverage/preform quality by doing all line quality checks and keeping accurate paperwork.
• Samples product on an hourly and daily basis. Reports and records results as required by Pepsi-Cola North America in order to maintain certification to produce products.
• Tests finished product for quality.
• Drives a standup/sit down forklift.
• Sets up lines and changes package and product when necessary.
• Conducts light general and preventative maintenance ensuring the machine operates properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school or equivalent and two (2) years’ experience with performing light maintenance/preventive maintenance, machine change over, production line operation, quality controls, and lab work.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Think analytically.
• Good hand eye coordination.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Learns and follows established procedures without deviation.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing production line environment.
• Works hours necessary to complete assigned tasks and overtime as needed.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Analytical lab equipment,
• calculator,
• computer,
• forklift or powered industrial trucks,
• production line equipment,
• sanitation equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Language Skills

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.