Machine Operator

Refresco Careers•San Bernardino, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator reports to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for providing customers with high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively. The role monitors and operates production-line machinery in accordance with established standard operating practices for each customer. The operator maintains production flow, supports food quality and safety, records production and downtime information, performs sanitation and minor machine maintenance, and works with other departments to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reduction. The position is based in a fast-paced production plant with moving equipment, significant noise, and potentially hot or cold temperatures. Weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, and holiday work may be required, with overtime scheduled as needed. No travel is anticipated. The role is represented by a union and is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High school certification or equivalent.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Basic mathematical ability.
Ability to understand and interpret gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
Ability to read and follow production schedules and standard operating procedures.
Ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery and forklifts, including awareness of technical issues.
Strong troubleshooting, teamwork, documentation, safety awareness, and communication skills.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting or carrying, pushing or pulling, climbing, and balancing.

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.
Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and required personal protective equipment requirements.
Adhere to food quality and food safety standards established by the company, customers, and governing bodies such as SQF.
Read and follow the production manufacturing schedule, and communicate issues or deviations to appropriate parties.
Maintain machinery and production flow by monitoring upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing as needed.
Follow Quality Assurance and production-line standard operating procedures.
Perform equipment changeovers according to standard operating procedures and read imperial and metric measurements.
Record required production and quality information and maintain accurate downtime reports and documentation.
Perform equipment and general sanitation in the work area or as assigned by leadership.
Collaborate 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.
Complete other duties assigned by leadership, including cross-training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.
Complete required monthly training accurately and on time.
Follow the equipment downtime escalation process schedule.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life and AD&D insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Pet insurance.
Legal benefits.
401(k) savings plan with company match.
11 paid holidays.
Five vacation days and paid sick time off in accordance with applicable law.
Well-being benefit.
Discount and Total Reward programs.