Machine Operator Lead US

Refresco•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the world's largest independent bottler for retailers and A-brands, with products distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe and North America. The company is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and tackling challenges. This role is crucial in ensuring drinks are available on every table by maintaining production efficiency and quality.

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.

Nice To Haves

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 other ancillary or offline related equipment.
Adhere to the production schedule and communicate with the Supervisor regarding problems or changes.
Monitor the production line for defects and raw material issues that could impact production 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, ensuring correct settings and parts are installed.
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.
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 machine(s) 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.