Machine Operator

National Beverage•Miami, FL

15d

About The Position

The Machine Operator sets up, adjusts, maintains, and configures processing equipment according to assigned specifications. The role involves communicating with production personnel and supervisors, completing required paperwork, monitoring production equipment and materials, and maintaining a clean work area. The operator must follow work rules and comply with GMP requirements, and report quality issues or major defects to the appropriate personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Diploma, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must pass a drug test and physical exam.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives.
Ability to effectively present information to management.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Must provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas as required by duties.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
May be required to push or pull up to 500 pounds using a dolly or pallet jack.
Must adhere to GMP requirements and work rules.

Nice To Haves

Prior bottling or canning experience.

Responsibilities

Turn on required support equipment and verify that equipment, air, and conveyors are functioning before a production run.
Perform visual inspections and complete required documentation during production.
Load corrugate, labels, bottles or cans, glue, carriers, and other materials into the appropriate machines.
Perform minor package and raw-material changeovers as required.
Perform preventative equipment maintenance, including cleaning and clearing debris and materials.
Assist line mechanics with machinery repairs and other tasks as needed.
Inspect boxes and trays to verify the correct packaging is being used and that graphics are acceptable.
Monitor material flow into machines and clear jams as necessary.
Verify product coding, flavor, size, closures, lids, and case codes against the production schedule.
Monitor the machine and verify that bottles or cans are packed correctly into boxes.
Fill glue pots as necessary.
Report major defects and quality issues to the Lead person, QA Technician, and/or Manager.
Clear the machine of products at the end of each run and shift.
Assist in relieving other operators for lunch breaks.
Keep the work area clean and shut down equipment at the end of the shift if the line is going down for the day.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.