Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

Refresco Careers•Lakeland, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator works in a fast-paced beverage production plant, operating and monitoring machinery to maintain production flow, meet production targets, and uphold quality and safety standards. The role involves supplying raw materials, monitoring upstream and downstream issues, performing minor machine servicing and maintenance, and completing equipment changeovers. Operators record production and quality information, track downtime, and perform sanitation duties. The position is scheduled for the second shift, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Overtime may be scheduled as needed, and weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight hours, and holidays may be required. Starting base pay is $18.00 per hour, plus a $0.75 per hour shift differential.

Requirements

High school certification or equivalent.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Basic mathematical abilities.
Ability to understand and interpret gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
Ability to understand production machinery and forklifts, including awareness of technical issues.
Forklift certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience is preferred.
One to three years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Formal training in areas such as WHMIS, HACCP, or hygiene.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, food quality and food safety standards, and required personal protective equipment rules.
Read and follow the production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations to appropriate parties.
Maintain production flow by monitoring upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing as needed.
Follow Quality Assurance, production-line, and equipment changeover standard operating procedures.
Read imperial and metric measurements.
Record production and quality information and maintain accurate downtime reports and documentation.
Perform equipment and general sanitation in the assigned work area.
Work with other departments to improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.
Use visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine-related issues.
Perform minor machine maintenance and follow the equipment downtime escalation process schedule.
Complete required monthly training accurately and on time.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership, including cross-training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.