Production Technician (3rd Shift) $26.96

Coca-Cola•Allentown, PA

About The Position

This bargaining-unit position is represented by Local 773, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The Production Technician tests products for quality, troubleshoots production-line and process issues to minimize rejects, and sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. The role maintains manufacturing equipment and work areas in satisfactory condition, including cleaning and sanitizing tanks and pipe routings, maintaining conveyor belts, and connecting and loading raw-material delivery tankers, while following company GMP policies and procedures. The technician moves raw materials and finished products within the warehouse and other production facilities using forklifts or other warehouse equipment to supply production and support shipping. The role inspects production, warehouse, and service/installation facilities for compliance with safety and operating policies and Good Manufacturing Practices. It also applies and maintains the Coca-Cola Quality System, calculates production yields and scrap quantities, communicates about product and service issues, identifies activities that do not follow company procedures, and maintains required documentation and statistics. The position is based in Allentown, United States. Travel is listed as 00%–25%; relocation is not provided. Candidates must be available for overtime and/or flexible shift hours when required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

2 years of manufacturing and/or shipping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Test products for quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems on the product line or within processes to minimize reject levels.
Set up and operate production equipment according to manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Maintain manufacturing equipment in satisfactory condition, including cleaning and sanitizing tanks and pipe routings and maintaining conveyor belts.
Connect and load raw-material delivery tankers and clean work areas according to company GMP policies and procedures.
Move raw materials and finished products within the warehouse or other production facilities using forklifts or other warehouse equipment to supply production and facilitate shipping.
Inspect production, warehouse, and service/installation facilities for adherence to safety and operating policies and GMP.
Implement, evaluate, and maintain the Coca-Cola Quality System to ensure product quality meets company requirements.
Calculate production yields and scrap quantities to record material-usage variances accurately.
Communicate with peers and others to exchange feedback on product or service issues, identify or solve problems, assess needs, and achieve business results.
Identify activities that do not comply with company policies and procedures and inform appropriate parties.
Ensure appropriate documentation and retention of statistics related to compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.