What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-pack Equipment Specialist position at Rockline Industries/Iatric?
Shift Information:
TRAINING SCHEDULE: 7am-3pm Mon-Fri.
REGULAR SCHEDULE: Monday through Wednesday 5:30pm - 5:30am; Thursday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
What You’ll Do
Machine Support & Operations
- Assist with machine troubleshooting and collaborate with operators to improve technical knowledge.
- Support trial work for new equipment, parts, and product SKUs.
- Partner with Maintenance, PCT, and E&I teams when issues require escalation.
- Create and maintain machine recipe settings for production.
- Serve as a machine operator as needed.
- Be available across shifts for machine-related needs.
Trial & Validation Activities
- Participate in all trial and validation work for co-pack work centers.
- Coordinate with supporting departments for new item setup, validation, and trial requirements.
- Track and maintain trial documentation for future reference.
- Assist with onboarding new equipment, including FAT and first-run testing (occasional travel possible).
Preventative Maintenance (PM)
- Support PM activities and documentation (electronic and paper).
- Backup scheduling and tracking of PM dates and requirements.
- Record and report PM findings and follow-up actions.
Training & Technical Support
- Act as a technical resource for new and existing associates on co-pack equipment.
- Help maintain training materials for machine operation and troubleshooting.
- Adjust training schedules as needed across all shifts.
- Assist with technical onboarding of new talent.
Team & Culture
- Demonstrate Rockline’s RRITE Values: Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence.
- Follow all safety requirements and support a safety‑first work environment.
- Perform other job‑related tasks as needed.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of machine operator experience (or equivalent).
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office for tracking and data analysis.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across a diverse team.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to multi-task and follow established procedures.
- Experience with JDE, DocuShare, or machine recipe entry is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and twisting.
- Occasional lifting (10–50 lbs), squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, reaching, driving, and forklift operation.
- Must be able to perform job functions within a manufacturing plant environment.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt.