Machine Operator Lead US

Refresco•Wilson, NC

10h•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 the boundaries of what's best 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.
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).
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
Acquire an in-depth, operational knowledge of the assigned line’s operating equipment as well as other ancillary or offline related equipment.
Adhere to the production schedule and communicate with the Supervisor, regarding problems or changes that may be necessary.
Monitor the production line for defects such as downed bottles/cans, low fills, faulty packaging, damage, and misaligned labels, while accurately identifying raw material issues.
Monitor finished product and/or cases for proper closures/seams, date and product codes and damaged or out of specification packaging.
Following standard operating procedures and reading both imperial and metric measurements, perform changeovers efficiently and carefully.
Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep 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.
Possesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.
Read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, effectively communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.
Maintain production flow machine(s) by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials to the equipment, and performing minor servicing when needed.
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.