Operations Technician

Job Title: Operations Technician           

Job Status: Full-time

Work location: Suffolk, VA

Travel: Limited

Starting Pay: $25.33/hour

Your role

Operations Technician plays an important role and is responsible for all change over, troubleshooting and defined Autonomous Maintenance activities. The Operations Technician reports to the Production Supervisor. The Operations Technician is a member of the Autonomous Maintenance Pillar. This individual possesses strong teamwork, interpersonal, written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.

Your key responsibilities:

• Comply with all policies, procedures, safety, and sanitation rules


• Report unsafe acts and conditions, correct if possible


• All job functions are to be performed in compliance with the plant’s safety and quality assurance programs


• Always puts Safety first when considering an improvement to current/new equipment or process changes


• Must achieve qualification level and completion of all training modules associated with assigned equipment


• Coach and train teams on problem solving and troubleshooting techniques according to Unilever/WCM Standards


• Design and implement training program for operators on technical and quality training. Provide feedback for improving the existing training program


• Understand Plant KPI requirements and fosters/drives teams to meet those requirements using WCM Tools/Techniques


• Accountable for high performance standards and able to give and receive constructive feedback


• Must have strong interpersonal skills and able to be a link with External parties.


• Able to participate in the development of training material for next steps in the WCM Process.


• Must be a high performer/technically capable and self-directed in current/previous role.


• Prepare assigned areas for sanitation audits and tours.


• Complete all other assigned duties.

Skills and experience:

• High School diploma or GED


• 2+ years warehouse experience


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.


• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and lift 50 lbs.


• Must achieve qualification level and completion of all training modules associated with assigned equipment.

Benefits & Perks 

• Comprehensive insurance plans - health, dental + disability and life Insurance


• 401(k) with 5% company matching + an extra 4% after your first year


• Generous time off including 20 days flexible PTO that increases with tenure and company holidays


• Parental Leave - Primary & Secondary

LIPTON Teas and Infusions is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you! Therefore if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.