Changeover Technician I (3rd Shift)

Overview

THE ROLE:

 

The 3rd shift Changeover Technician I will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in here Winston-Salem, NC, for the effective changeover of the packaging lines between product runs. Workl includes breakdown of equipment, re-assembly/ set-up of the lines to run the next product and assisting with line clearance. The Changeover Technician optimizes equipment performance by fine tuning and adjusting equipment to improve quality and efficiency and coordinates with maintenance for any assistance needed. Will learn and apply expertise on packaging equipment operation, change overs, set up of equipment and will work independently in the execution of duties on all packaging lines which will include sanitation and rust mitigation applications. Will receive direction from the Supervisor and/or Lead, and work closely with line leads to ensure schedule adherence. 

 

 

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Ensures compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Performs change over, take down and sets ups on packaging line equipment in powder and tea packaging lines.   Verifies equipment change over for effectiveness, fine tuning set up to reduce any adjustments needed once packaging line starts production.
• Reports to Supervisor and the maintenance department any worn, defective parts, or line concerns immediately. Reports and documents needed repairs through maintenance dispatch or CMMS.  Writes work orders/ work requests in CMMS for any defect needing maintenance to fix.
• Uses production schedules to forecast tooling and equipment needs.
• Works on improvement projects to improve change over and set up operations.
• Performs Lock Out Tag Out procedures on packaging lines and perform all duties within OSHA safety rules and regulations at all times.     
• Develops/improves SOPs and work instructions related to change overs. 
• Navigates HMI to set up and dial in equipment
• Additional duties as assigned.

 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:

Are you ready to be part of an outstanding team? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Changeover Technician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking group. As a key member, you will play a pivotal role in on an extraordinary team, which promotes a culture of continuous learning. We emphasize teamwork, individual contributions play a key role in career growth and personal success.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

none

Job Qualifications

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 

 

Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write in the English language 
• Basic understanding of hand tools and their usage to disassemble and reassemble machinery.

 

Experience: 

 

• 6 months in a Production role (within Herbalife – internal candidates) OR 1 year of experience performing equipment changes in a manufacturing, mechanical or similar field which include equipment set up and take downs (external candidates) 
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Associate’s degree in Automation/Electronics or Industrial Maintenance Technology/Mechatronics•    Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other regulatory experience•    5+ years of work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment•    Food manufacturing or packaging experience, and/or blending equipment, batching operation systems

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

 

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required.

 

Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

 

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential funct