Production Technician (2nd Shift) $25.69

Coca-Cola•Allentown, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a bargaining union position represented by Local 773, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The Production Technician is responsible for testing products for quality, troubleshooting and resolving technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels, and setting up and operating production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. They will maintain the plant’s manufacturing equipment in satisfactory condition, including cleaning and sanitizing tanks and pipe routings, maintaining conveyor belts, hooking up and loading raw material delivery tankers, and cleaning work areas according to company GMP policies and procedures to assure product quality. The role also involves moving raw materials and finished product using forklifts or other warehouse equipment to supply production and/or facilitate shipping, and inspecting facilities to assure adherence to safety and operating policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The technician will implement, evaluate, and maintain the Coca-Cola Quality System, calculate production yields and scrap quantities, and communicate with peers to exchange feedback, solve problems, and achieve business results. They will also identify activities not in accordance with company policies and procedures and inform appropriate parties, and ensure appropriate documentation and retention of statistics.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED equivalent
At least 2 years of manufacturing and/or shipping experience
Available to work overtime and/or flexible shift hours when required
Good attendance and punctuality
Being in work area at scheduled shift start time
Takes initiative and has accountability for the quality and effectiveness of own work
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Working knowledge of production and warehousing
Able to safely operate a forklift and perform physical tasks including lifting and pushing/pulling (up to 55 lbs.)
Demonstrated commitment to development of skills
Works well in a team environment, across functional boundaries
Able to identify equipment and operational problems
Perform basic troubleshooting tasks
High Level of Individual Responsibility

Nice To Haves

2 years of manufacturing and/or shipping experience preferred

Responsibilities

Testing products for quality
Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels
Setting up and operating production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
Maintaining the plant’s manufacturing equipment in satisfactory condition (e.g., clean and sanitize tanks and pipe routings, maintain conveyor belts, hook up and load raw material delivery tankers, clean work areas) according to company GMP policies and procedures
Moving raw materials and finished product (e.g., syrup, concentrate, parts, point-of-sale) within the warehouse or other production facilities using forklifts or other warehouse equipment
Inspecting facility (e.g., production, warehouse, service/installation) to assure adherence to safety and operating policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Implementing, evaluating, and maintaining effective application of the Coca-Cola Quality System
Calculating production yields and scrap quantities to accurately record material usage variances
Communicating with peers and others to exchange feedback on products/service issues, identify and/or solve problems, assess needs and/or achieve business results
Identifying activities not in accordance with company policies and procedures and informing appropriate parties
Ensuring appropriate documentation and retention of statistics in relation to execution against policies, procedures and standards