Machine Operator US- Farmer's Building
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 ethos is centered around continuous improvement, innovation, and seeking out new challenges. The Machine Operator position reports to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for ensuring the highest quality product is delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. This role involves monitoring and operating machinery on production lines to adhere to established standard operating practices for each customer.
Requirements
- Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment, beverage production experience preferred.
- 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 preferred.
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.
- Read, understand, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations.
- Maintain production flow on machinery by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing.
- Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
- Perform equipment changeovers following standard operating procedures, reading imperial and metric measurements.
- Record all necessary information for production and quality records, including accurate downtime reports and documentation.
- Perform equipment and general sanitation in the work area.
- Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
- Understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
- Perform minor machine maintenance.
- Perform any other duties assigned by leadership, including cross-training, general and plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
- Well-being Benefit
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
