Machine Operator

Refresco•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 in an efficient, cost-effective manner. The role involves monitoring and operating production-line machinery in accordance with established customer-specific standard operating practices. Operators maintain production flow, support food quality and safety, document production activity, and perform minor equipment servicing and sanitation in a fast-paced, supervised beverage production plant.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience preferred.
One to three years of relevant manufacturing work experience preferred.
Formal training in WHMIS, HACCP, hygiene, or related areas preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and required personal protective equipment requirements in warehouse and production areas.
Adhere to food quality and food safety standards established by corporate, customers, and governing bodies such as SQF.
Read and follow the production manufacturing schedule, and communicate issues or deviations to the appropriate parties.
Maintain production flow by monitoring upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials to equipment, and performing minor servicing when 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.
Work with other departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
Use visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine-related issues.
Perform minor machine maintenance.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership, including cross-training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.
Complete required monthly training and follow the equipment downtime escalation process.
Work overtime as scheduled and work weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight shifts, and holidays as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life and AD&D insurance, critical illness insurance, 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 days in accordance with applicable law.
Well-being benefit.
Discount and Total Reward Programs.