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Perricone Juices

Production Technician 2 (2nd Shift) (3675)

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Perricone Farms, a top citrus juice supplier based in Vero Beach, FL, is looking for a Production Technician 2 (Changeover Specialist) to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking temporary work and looking to make an impact with us during the upcoming season.

Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate depending on the shift

Shift / Hours: 2nd Shift; Monday - Saturday @ 12:45pm to 9:15pm

Job Duties:

As a Production Technician 2 (Change Specialist), you will be responsible for and rotate through a range of job duties, including but not limited to the following primary tasks:

  • Oversee Changeovers: Manage the setup and changeover of machinery and equipment between production runs or shifts, ensuring that each transition is completed promptly and accurately.
  • Coordinate with Production Teams: Work closely with production teams to ensure that the transition process aligns with production schedules and goals.
  • Optimize Efficiency: Strive to reduce downtime during changeovers by applying lean manufacturing principles, improving processes, and suggesting improvements to equipment or procedures.
  • Equipment Preparation: Ensure that equipment is cleaned, calibrated, and prepared before new production begins, making necessary adjustments as required.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records of changeover activities, including details about machine settings, product specifications, and downtime, and report findings to supervisors and management.
  • Troubleshoot Equipment Issues: Identify and address any technical issues during the changeover process, coordinating with maintenance teams to resolve issues quickly.
  • Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all changeover activities are conducted in accordance with safety guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Training and Support: Assist in training new team members on proper changeover techniques and best practices.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting ways to streamline changeover processes, improve equipment reliability, and reduce changeover time.

Drug Free Workplace:

  • Notifies supervisor of unusual problems.
  • Works in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Follows health and safety guidelines. Maintain and keep work area according to cGMP.

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:

  • Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
  • Conduct all verification activities to assure finished product comply with food safety and quality specifications.
  • Participates in the yearly review of the food safety system.
  • Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system.
  • Responsible for Non-GMO SGS Supply Chain Standards.

Organizational Relationships:

  • Position reports to Shift Manager