Machine Operator Utility

Refresco•Woodway, TX

About The Position

The Machine Operator Utility supports beverage production by maintaining production flow, monitoring equipment and upstream/downstream issues, supplying raw materials, performing minor servicing, and covering machine operators during breaks or absences. The role follows production schedules, quality and food-safety standards, standard operating procedures, and equipment changeover procedures. It also maintains accurate production, quality, and downtime records; performs sanitation and preventive maintenance; identifies material and machine issues; supports training; and works with other departments to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reduction. The position operates in a fast-paced, supervised production plant with moving equipment, production targets, noise requiring hearing protection, and potentially very hot or cold temperatures. Work may include weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight shifts, holidays, and overtime as needed. No travel is anticipated.

Requirements

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
Ability to independently and efficiently operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
Ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery and forklifts, including awareness of technical issues.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Basic mathematical ability.
Ability to understand and interpret gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
High school certification or equivalent.
1–3 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in areas such as WHMIS, HACCP, and hygiene.
Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, required PPE rules, and applicable food quality and food safety standards.
Apply practical knowledge of SQF and HACCP and respond to related inquiries.
Read and follow production schedules, communicate issues or deviations, and respond to inquiries.
Maintain production flow by monitoring upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor equipment servicing.
Follow Quality Assurance, production-line, and equipment changeover procedures, including reading imperial and metric measurements.
Cover machine operators during breaks and meal periods and assume their duties when they are absent.
Accurately complete production and quality records, downtime reports, and other required documentation.
Perform equipment and general sanitation in the assigned work area.
Collaborate across departments to improve quality and efficiency and reduce waste.
Identify raw material defects and use visual and auditory cues to detect production or machine issues.
Assist with training new employees.
Perform minor machine maintenance and daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership, including cross-training, sanitation, inventory management, and training.