Machine Operator Lead US 3rd shift ( 9:45pm-6:15am)

Refresco Careers•San Antonio, TX

5d•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. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. We are a solutions-based and innovative company that seeks out new challenges. This role, reporting to the Supervisor Production, is responsible for ensuring the highest quality product is delivered to the customer efficiently and cost-effectively by monitoring and operating machinery on the production lines in compliance with established standard operating practices.

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.
High School Certification or equivalent (GED).
3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Forklift certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

Possesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP.

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 other related 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 and/or cases for proper closures/seams, date and product codes, and damaged or out of specification packaging.
Perform efficient and careful changeovers following standard operating procedures and reading both imperial and metric measurements.
Record all necessary information for production and quality records, including accurate downtime reports and documentation.
Perform all end of shift duties to ensure a smooth transition for the 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.
Address inquiries related to SQF and HACCP.
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.