Machine Operator Lead US

Refresco•Wilson, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Their products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. The company is driven by an ethos of continuous improvement, innovation, and a solutions-based approach, fueled by passionate employees who push boundaries in a fast-moving industry.

Requirements

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment required.
Ability to independently and efficiently operate and troubleshoot required manufacturing equipment.
Solid understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Adhere to food quality and food safety standards.
Acquire an in-depth, operational knowledge of the assigned line’s operating equipment and ancillary equipment.
Adhere to the production schedule and communicate with the Supervisor regarding problems or necessary changes.
Monitor the production line for defects and identify raw material issues impacting quality, efficiency, or waste.
Monitor finished product for proper closures/seams, date and product codes, and damaged or out-of-specification packaging.
Perform changeovers efficiently and carefully, ensuring correct settings and parts are installed and no mechanical defects exist.
Record all necessary information for production and quality records, including accurate downtime reports and documentation.
Perform all end of shift duties to ensure smooth transition for incoming shift.
Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields, and eliminate out-of-specification or damaged product.
Foster a positive team environment to promote cooperation and teamwork.
Possess a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and address related inquiries.
Read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, effectively communicate issues or deviations, and respond to inquiries.
Maintain production flow by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing.
Follow all Quality Control and Production line standard operating procedures.
Understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
Assist in training new employees.
Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.