Production Operator

Danone•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Danone is hiring a Production Operator in Jacksonville, Florida, to support manufacturing operations and help produce products that meet demand. The operator tears down, sets up, monitors, operates, changes over, and cleans equipment; performs quality checks; completes production records; and maintains equipment and work areas in accordance with plant standards. The role also involves troubleshooting and routine maintenance, supporting continuous improvement and Integrated Work Systems (IWS), and helping train and coach employees. The position supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment, and schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs dictate. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise, temperature variations, and wet, cold, or humid conditions. Employees frequently stand on concrete surfaces for 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts. Potential hazards include moving machinery, chemicals, noise, and heavy lifting. Required PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and sanitary footwear. Physical duties include frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling tools or controls, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing, as well as lifting or moving up to 60 pounds. Danone North America offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k) plan; wellness program; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; flexible time off; and paid parental bonding leave, among other benefit plan options.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Achieve and maintain required certifications.
Ability to learn all job functions and complete required training within a reasonable amount of time.
Basic PC skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven decision-making ability.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to read and understand written instructions and maintain accurate written records.
Ability to work various hours and shifts.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Flexibility.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

Tear down, set up, monitor, operate, change over, and clean applicable equipment; perform quality inspections, including OQI and weight checks, and verify compliance with product specifications.
Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and with all required information.
Keep clean-and-inspect standards current and complete them in a timely manner.
Keep lubrication standards current, complete lubrication tasks on time, and maintain lubrication logs.
Maintain working knowledge of value stream and support equipment; troubleshoot, make minor adjustments, and perform minor repairs using basic tools.
Complete preventive maintenance and routine operator maintenance; assist with machine diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds; partner with maintenance or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling.
Monitor equipment for malfunctions and defects, resolve minor problems, and eliminate potential threats to production.
Communicate recurring problems and repair needs to supervisors and maintenance personnel; maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns.
Use root-cause thinking when completing preventive maintenance and ensure corrective actions are sustainable.
Identify and help correct process-improvement opportunities, including creating and documenting standard operating procedures and work instructions, creating and maintaining preventive maintenance standards, writing One-Point Lessons, and participating in continuous-improvement events.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S to maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and audit-ready work area.
Participate in IWS activities, including observations, inspections, and recommendations related to quality, focused improvement, and safety.
Work diligently to achieve line-efficiency goals.
Assist, train, and coach employees.
Support plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals.
Facilitate, attend, and participate in team meetings and programs.
Comply with all safety and quality policies and procedures.
Participate in and take ownership of implementing and deploying the IWS system and its pillars, with the objective of owning the work area, performance, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned or that become evident.