Operator Manufacturing III - 1st Shift

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Operator Manufacturing III - 1st Shift at Coca-Cola Consolidated

West Memphis

$20.00 - $21.54 per hour, depending on experience

4:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 2‑2‑3 shift rotation

The Operator Manufacturing III is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The operator also inspects parts and makes adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This position assists with setting up and operating production equipment while following established procedures and guidelines, and adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.

• Performs necessary pre‑operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper equipment startup and operation
• Operates multiple pieces of equipment and monitors equipment during operation, performs setup and changeover, inspects parts and makes adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications and to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
• Performs scheduled quality assurance tests in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicates results with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high‑quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• Performs housekeeping activities and sanitations on production equipment
• Might operate equipment including Palletizing machines (1‑2 machines) to maintain factory efficiency, changeover the machine to different SKU and package sizes
• Might operate Stretch Wrap machine and operate the computerized Pallet Tag machine
• Unloads product from the Palletizing machines, or loads the product directly into trailers using Radio Frequency (RF) Tablet
• Scans the product while safely stacking product in the Warehouse bin locations

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs., stand on feet for prolonged periods of time and climb stairs as needed
• Weekend work will be required, including some holidays as scheduled to support customer demand
• Equipment noise is elevated requiring the use of hearing protection
• Seasonal temperatures can be expected

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 to 3 years of work experience in a related field

N/A

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.