# Technical Operator

**Company**: Diageo
**Location**: Hope Hull, AL
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $49,070 to $81,783
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Manufacturing

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## Description

At Diageo, we're committed to a Zero Harm environment, where everyone goes home safely every day. As a Technical Operator, you'll promote and lead a 'Safety First' spirit in all areas of the operation.

**Job Summary:** We're seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Technical Operator to join our team at 7000 Celebration Way, Hope Hull, AL 36043. You'll operate manufacturing equipment, support production processes, and ensure 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, case packer, and palletizer, complying with safety and quality standards.

- Perform tasks related to ingredient and bulk liquid movements using SAP.

- Maintain accurate logs and records as required by local regulations and company policies.

- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and perform tasks per the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).

- 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, including the use of in-line sensors as per SOP.

- 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.

**Requirements:**

- 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, including Microsoft Office, SAP, and Hartford.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Knowledge of basic arithmetic.

- Valid forklift operator's license or willingness to obtain one.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Minimum 2-year college degree or certificate from a technical, trade, or vocational school.

**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 be always 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.

**Benefits:**

- Competitive salary: $60,320/annual ($0.50 per hour shift differential for afternoon and $0.75 for overnights)

- Overtime eligible

- Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, and short-term and long-term disability coverage (for US-based employees)

## Skills

### Required
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Hartford
- Forklift operation
- Basic arithmetic

### Nice to have
- 2-year college degree or certificate
- Technical, trade, or vocational school

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