Technical Operator 1 - Production

Background & Purpose of the Job:

Unilever Jefferson City provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people. Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty.

The Technical Operator is required to operate, maintain, improve and repair equipment according to training endorsement, and will support the delivery of operational KPIs (Productivity, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment, Cost, Delivery, Morale and Innovation. Supported by the core skills to work within an autonomous team, the Technical Operator will diligently follow the established standards of production delivery and drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Operate and conduct changeovers on equipment in 5 working zones as required.

• Operate pallet jack after certification training with periodic recertification.

• Operate within an Autonomous environment that demands outstanding personal qualities to achieve the standards of attitude, motivation, trust and adaptability required to be a world class team player.

• Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with agreed Quality requirements and standards. Conduct regular and stringent Quality inspections.

• Plan, carry out and review Focused Improvement activities to eliminate losses and prevent recurrence. All associates will give oral presentations.

• Coordinate, schedule, and communicate within team to provide break, over time, and vacation coverage to ensure that team resources can meet operational requirements.

• Maintain safe work environment and quality products

• Work overtime as required

• All other duties as assigned

• What You'll Need to Succeed

• Must have 2-3 years of manufacturing experience

• Effective computer skills in order to use PC programs, Windows, SAP, Rockwell supervisory system.

• Communicate effectively both written and verbally with other plant associates.

• Takes initiative to learn new skills, identify opportunities, and problem solve.

• May lift over 5 pounds but under 50 pounds 15 to 40% of time worked

• Why work for Unilever | Culture for Growth | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Strategy | Unilever | Unilever Global Website |

• Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests,which may include drug screening, physical and background check.

• Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

• At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

• Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

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• Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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