Machine Operator

National Beverage Corp•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Machine Operator sets up, adjusts, maintains, and configures processing equipment according to assigned specifications. The role includes communicating regularly with production personnel and supervisors and completing required paperwork. Operators monitor production runs, inspect products and packaging, address material flow issues, and follow work rules and GMP requirements. They also help maintain equipment and a clean work area, assist other operators and line mechanics as needed, and report quality issues and major defects.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Diploma, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a drug test and physical exam.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Ability to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas as required by duties.
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 to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 75 pounds and potentially pushing or pulling up to 500 pounds with a dolly or pallet jack.

Nice To Haves

Prior bottling or canning experience.

Responsibilities

Turn on support equipment necessary to run the facility as needed.
Visually inspect work and complete documentation during production runs to help ensure defect-free products.
Load corrugate, labels, bottles or cans, glue, carriers, and other materials into the appropriate machines.
Perform minor equipment package changeovers and change to the required raw materials.
Perform preventative maintenance by cleaning equipment and clearing debris and materials.
Assist line mechanics with machinery repairs and other tasks as needed.
Confirm equipment is functioning properly before a run, including air and conveyors.
Inspect boxes and trays to confirm the correct packaging and acceptable graphics are being used.
Monitor material flow into machines and clear jams when necessary.
Verify that required codes are present on bottles, cans, boxes, and trays, and check graphics when applicable.
Confirm closures and lids are properly applied.
Verify product flavor and size against the production schedule.
Report major defects to the Lead person and/or Manager.
Monitor machines during production and check that bottles and cans are packed correctly.
Fill glue pots as necessary.
Verify case codes against the production schedule.
Clear the machine of products at the end of each run and shift.
Follow work rules and comply with GMP requirements at all times.
Report quality issues to the Lead person, QA Technician, and/or Manager.
Relieve other operators for lunch breaks as needed.
Keep the work area clean.
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.