Machine Operator, 3rd Shift

Refresco Careers•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates and monitors production machinery in a fast-paced beverage production plant. The role maintains production flow by supplying raw materials, monitoring upstream and downstream issues, performing minor servicing and maintenance, and carrying out equipment changeovers and sanitation. The operator follows production schedules, quality and food-safety standards, and standard operating procedures; records production and quality information; and communicates issues or deviations to the appropriate parties. The position works with other departments to improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce waste, and may also support cross-training, inventory management, training, and other duties assigned by leadership. The posted schedule is 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Weekends, holidays, and overtime may also be required as needed. The work takes place in a fast-paced production plant with moving equipment, noise requiring hearing protection, and temperatures that may be very hot or relatively cold. No travel is anticipated. Starting base pay is $18.00 per hour, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Refresco offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life and AD&D insurance; pet insurance; legal benefits; a 401(k) savings plan with company match; 12 paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off; well-being benefits; and discount and total reward programs.

Requirements

High school certification or equivalent.
Ability to read, understand, and follow a production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations.
Ability to understand 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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot production and machinery issues, collaborate with coworkers, and maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to follow safety protocols and identify hazards.
Ability to complete required monthly training accurately and on time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience is preferred.
1–3 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Formal training in WHMIS, HACCP, hygiene, or similar areas.
Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, food-quality and food-safety standards, and required personal protective equipment requirements.
Read and follow production manufacturing schedules and communicate issues or deviations to the appropriate parties.
Maintain production flow by monitoring upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing when needed.
Follow Quality Assurance, production-line, and equipment-changeover standard operating procedures, including reading imperial and metric measurements.
Record required 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 issues and perform minor machine maintenance.
Complete required monthly training and follow the equipment downtime escalation process.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership, including cross-training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.