Machine Operator US
About The Position
The Machine Operator works in a fast-paced beverage production plant to maintain production flow and support safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing. The role involves monitoring machinery and upstream and downstream processes, supplying equipment with raw materials, handling changeovers, performing minor servicing and maintenance, and documenting production and quality information. The operator follows production schedules, food safety and quality standards, and established operating and sanitation procedures, while communicating production issues and collaborating with other departments to improve efficiency and reduce waste. The work environment is structured and supervised, with production targets and schedules. It includes moving machinery, noise requiring hearing protection, and temperatures that can become very hot or relatively cold. Weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, and holiday work may be required, along with scheduled overtime as needed. No travel is anticipated. Physical demands include standing, stooping or kneeling, lifting and carrying, walking, pushing or pulling, forklift driving, and climbing or balancing. The role also requires attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and working under pressure from deadlines and production quotas.
Requirements
- High school certification or equivalent.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturing production schedules and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to read imperial and metric measurements.
- 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.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including collaboration to resolve production and machinery issues.
- Teamwork and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Accurate production documentation and recordkeeping skills.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to identify hazards and follow safety requirements.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for controlling equipment.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting up to 50 pounds; the minimum weight lifted is 15 pounds.
- Availability for weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, and holiday work as required, and scheduled overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Beverage production experience, preferably in a high-speed production environment.
- 1–3 years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
- Formal training in areas such as WHMIS, HACCP, or hygiene.
- Forklift certification; certification may be required.
Responsibilities
- Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and personal protective equipment requirements in warehouse and production areas.
- Follow food quality and food safety standards set by corporate, customers, and governing bodies, such as SQF.
- Read and follow production schedules, and communicate issues or deviations to appropriate parties.
- Maintain production flow by monitoring upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor equipment servicing as needed.
- Follow Quality Assurance, production-line, and equipment changeover standard operating procedures.
- Read imperial and metric measurements.
- Record required production and quality information, maintain accurate downtime reports, and keep documentation organized.
- Perform equipment and general sanitation in the work area or as assigned.
- Work with other departments to improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.
- Use visual and auditory cues to identify production or machinery issues and perform minor machine maintenance.
- Complete other duties assigned by leadership, which may include cross-training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.
- Complete required monthly training accurately and on time.
- Follow the equipment downtime escalation process schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
