Operations Technician - 2nd shift (3:00PM-11:30PM)- Tonganoxie, KS

Process Support 2nd ShiftAre you looking to make a direct impact on production excellence while working with cutting-edge automation? As an Operations Technician, you will own the effective operation, repair, and changeover of production equipment to ensure we deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently. You will drive continuous improvement by collaborating with cross-functional teams and interacting with advanced robotics. This role offers you the unique opportunity to be a technical leader on the floor, fostering a team environment where your ideas for process design and problem-solving truly matter.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Operate, monitor, and perform changeovers of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility through computer terminals, control panels, tablets and/or by manual means.Unload ingredients and packaging materials.Interacts with auto-guided vehicles (AGV) and automated robots (AMRs) for putaway and staging of items for end use.Monitor quality sampling when taken by a cobot or robot. Where sampling is not automated, take samples manually and documents as required.Reacts appropriately to ensure Quality compliance of product.Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, completes autonomous maintenance activities and performs simple repairs on production equipment.Perform Sanitation activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirement.Work with other employees on continuous improvement projects and process design.Understand and comply with Hill's policies, Safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety.Identify, report, and seek resolution for issues around Food Safety, Quality, Safety, etc.Foster an environment that values teamwork and sharing of ideas, work, etc.