What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Operator - Technical Team Member position at AIDT?
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PAY RATE: $29.00/hour ($0.75 per hour shift differential for overnights)
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Essential Functions:
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Diversity Statement:
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
Character Is Everything
Benefits:
Manufacturing Operator - Technical Team Member
Job Summary:
At Diageo, we seek to operate a Zero Harm environment. We believe everyone goes home safely, every day, everywhere! In this role you will promote and lead a spirit of “Safety First” in all other areas of the operation! The ability to address problems and work in highly effective teams is essential for success. As a self-motivated member of the Diageo Team, you will provide support, training and mentor to your fellow team members, and encourage and engage others. We believe in giving you the opportunity to also work closely with multi-functional departments (Operations, Risk, Quality, Maturation, Logistics, and Procurement) to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the facility.
PAY RATE: $29.00/hour ($0.75 per hour shift differential for overnights)
WORK LOCATION: 7000 Celebration Way, Hope Hull, AL 36043
SCHEDULE: Must be flexible in transitioning from an 8-hour, 10-hour or a rotating 12-hour shift for 24/7 operation.
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Technical Operator to join our team. This role involves operating manufacturing equipment, supporting production processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will be flexible, possess strong collaboration skills, and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
Essential Functions:
- Operate manufacturing equipment from rinser, filler, capper, labeler, case packer, and palletizer complying to safety and quality standards.
- Perform tasks related to ingredient and bulk liquid movements using SAP, including unloading/receiving, process orders, and inventory management.
- Maintain accurate logs and records as required by local regulations and company policies.
- Conduct in-process quality assurance checks and enforce to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Responsible for conducting line changeovers including adherence to set-up time reduction (SUTR) standards
- Strap cutting/scanning glass pallet tags/down bottle watching/insert watching/flap breaking/sleeve inspection/defect inspection/hand packing/finished product rework.
- Operate forklift
- Training and education of new operators.
- Troubleshoot machinery issues to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime (e.g., clearing jams, adjusting/resetting equipment).
- Engage in preventative and predictive maintenance (PM) requirements including the use of in line sensors as per SOP.
- Responsible for autonomous maintenance (AM) requirements including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of equipment.
- Follow site hygiene and safety compliance including, but not limited to, using tools like scrapers, wipes, sweeps, squeegees, mops, and brooms.
- Follow safety protocols and apply the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Willingness to work any shift and necessary overtime as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Perform startup checks and end-of-shift procedures for machinery.
- Error-free loading/unloading of trailers; accurate record keeping (receiving tallies/QC documents).
- Assist with loading and unloading of materials and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas according to sanitation schedules.
- Complete applicable SAP transactions for ingredient and bulk liquid moves throughout the system including unloading/receiving, process orders, inventories and shipments.
- Inspect, open, approve, and unload containers of bulk products.
- Proof, gauge, and record receipt of incoming containers.
- Knowledge of hydrostatic tank gauges (HTG) to maintain these inventories. Determining tank volumes in scale and volumetric tanks.
- Filtration of various products as needed. Empty filters and clean as necessary.
- Manage logs as required by local law and TTB (Tax and Trade Bureau).
- Ability to communicate with team members, especially during high-risk operations.
- Addition of ingredients to various products either by hand or automated systems in compliance with company formulas.
- Initiating and completing records of bulk tanks and ingredient inventories for cycle counts.
- Conduct preventive maintenance tasks on equipment including lubrication and inspection routines.
- Engage in continuous improvement activities and participate in safety programs.
- Support other production areas as needed, including bottling operations and general labor tasks.
- Comply with all safety, sanitation, quality, and housekeeping rules.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Safety and Handling High Proof/Hazardous Liquid.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP), perform tasks per the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), and follow general housekeeping guidelines and rules for Food Safety Regulations. Keep the area updated with 5S.
- Complete Forklift Driving Training and renew Training License per schedule.
- Proficient in SAP transactions for Material Receipts and Inventory Management, Cycle Counts per CARM requirements and complete and file Batch Sheets per CARM requirements.
- Report Coji’s (SAP discrepancies) to Team Lead.
- Develop collaboration and a positive can-do attitude with Team Leads and peers.
- Follow Spill/Incident reporting protocols.
- Be proficient in Communicating and Maintaining Tank Inventory Board.
- Take samples to lab for quality checks.
- Be proficient in CIP Blend Manifolds, Tanks, Transfer Lines and other hose connections.
- Be proficient in setting up Filtration Skids for ambient or Chill Filtration set up.
- Support the development of operational procedures and best practices to enhance line performance.
- Other duties as assigned by management to ensure efficient operations.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2 years prior experience working in a production manufacturing facility
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and operate manufacturing equipment.
- Good computer skills, Microsoft Office, Hartford, and SAP.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
- Valid forklift operator’s license or willingness to obtain one.
Preferred
- Minimum 2-year college degree or certificate from technical, trade or vocational school
Diversity Statement:
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the outstanding contribution each person brings.
Character Is Everything
Benefits:
- Medical
- Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Pension
- 401k
- Life Insurance
- Vacations – 4 weeks per year
- Paid Parental Leave – 6 months
- Annual Bonus Plan
Salary : $29
