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

Refresco•San Antonio, TX

6d•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. The Machine Operator Lead, reporting to the Supervisor Production, is responsible for providing the customer with the highest quality product in an efficient and cost-effective manner. This role involves monitoring and operating machinery on the production lines to comply with established standard operating practices for each customer.

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 necessary changes.
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.
Perform changeovers efficiently and carefully, ensuring correct settings and parts are installed and that 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 inquiries related to both.
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 to the equipment, 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.