Machine Operator Utility

Refresco•Woodway, TX

11d•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, innovative company that seeks out new challenges. Our company ethos is driven by passionate people pushing 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.
Demonstrates the ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Adeptness in basic mathematical abilities.
Skill in understanding and interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
High School Certification or equivalent.
1-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred.
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.
Possess 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.
Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures to perform equipment changeovers; ability to read imperial and metric measurements.
Provide coverage for machine operators during breaks and meal periods and assume their duties in case of absences.
Completely and accurately record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
Perform equipment and general sanitation in your work area or as assigned by leadership.
Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
Accurately identify raw material defects that could impact production quality, reduce efficiencies, and increase waste.
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.
Perform any other duties assigned by leadership including but not limited to cross training, general and plant sanitation, inventory management, training, etc.