Operator Manufacturing III

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Location: West Memphis, AR

Pay Range: $20.00 - $21.54 hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 4:30pm – 5:00am, 2‑2‑3 rotation

Requisition : 243130

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• Career Growth:
  Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven:
  Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development:
  Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

The Operator Manufacturing III is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Operator Manufacturing III also inspects parts and makes adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This position assists with setting up and operating production equipment while following established procedures and guidelines, and adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.

• Perform necessary pre‑operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper equipment startup and operation
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment and monitor equipment during operation, perform setup and changeover, inspect parts, and make adjustments or tool changes to maintain quality specifications and minimize unplanned stops
• Perform scheduled quality assurance tests in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate results with team members and support teams
• Perform housekeeping activities and sanitations on production equipment
• Operate equipment including palletizing machines (1‑2 machines) to maintain factory efficiency, changeover the machine to different SKU and package sizes
• Operate stretch wrap machine and computerized pallet tag machine
• Unload product from palletizing machines or load product directly into trailers using RF tablet
• Scan the product while safely stacking product in the warehouse bin locations

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in continuous improvement environment
• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs., stand on feet for prolonged periods of time and climb stairs as needed
• Weekend work required, including some holidays as scheduled to support customer demand
• Equipment noise elevated requiring hearing protection
• Seasonal temperatures expected

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 to 3 years of work experience (knowledge acquired through experience)

N/A

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing in Food and Beverage Services

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.