Operator

Diageo is seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Operator to join our team in Tullahoma, Tennessee. As an Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing equipment, supporting production processes, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a self-directed team to plan, organize, and execute daily production tasks with minimal supervision.
• Rotate across multiple roles and responsibilities to support team flexibility, workflow efficiency, and cross-training.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including problem-solving, process optimization, and quality control.
• Take shared ownership of team performance metrics related to safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets.
• Operate manufacturing equipment, including rinser, filler, capper, labeler, and manual case packing and palletizing, in compliance with 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.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), perform tasks per the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), conduct in-process quality checks, and maintain food safety and housekeeping standards through 5S and general sanitation guidelines.
• Conduct line changeovers, including adherence to set-up time reduction (SUTR) standards.
• Troubleshoot machinery issues to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Engage in preventative and predictive maintenance (PM) requirements.
• Take initiative and play an active role in driving the implementation of Autonomous Maintenance practices.
• Support the onboarding and training of new hires by sharing equipment knowledge across the site.
• Follow safety protocols and apply the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Willingness to work any shift and necessary overtime as required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Indoor and outdoor work environments, subject to extreme temperatures, wet/slippery conditions, and loud noise.
• Regularly exposed to moving machinery and vehicles; must always be aware of surroundings.
• Regularly lift, push, and pull weights up to 50lbs, with occasional lifting of up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, and bend for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks and maintain physical stamina throughout shifts.
• Ability to climb stairs and work at heights on rail cars and tank trucks.

Experience/Skills Required

• Early-career professionals or recent graduates seeking to build foundational experience in the beverage industry.
• 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.

Salary

• Union position, hourly US$27.09.

Benefits

• Competitive Rewards and Benefits package, including flexibility to manage wellbeing and balance priorities.