Machine Operator, 3rd Shift

Refresco•Lakeland, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator works in a fast-paced beverage production plant, maintaining production flow by monitoring machinery and upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing and maintenance. The role follows production schedules, quality and food-safety standards, equipment changeover procedures, and sanitation requirements. The operator records production and quality information, documents downtime, communicates problems and deviations, and collaborates with other departments to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reduction. Additional duties may include cross-training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training. The stated schedule is 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, and holiday work may be required, and overtime is scheduled as needed. Starting base pay is $18.00 per hour, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential.

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.
Ability to comply with food-safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience is preferred.
One to three years of relevant manufacturing experience preferred.
Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, or hygiene preferred.
Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, food-safety standards, and required personal protective equipment requirements.
Read and follow production schedules and communicate issues or deviations to appropriate personnel.
Maintain production flow by monitoring upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor equipment servicing.
Follow Quality Assurance, production-line, and equipment changeover standard operating procedures; read imperial and metric measurements.
Record production and quality information, maintain accurate downtime reports, and complete required documentation.
Perform equipment and general sanitation in the work area or as assigned.
Collaborate across 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, including cross-training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.
Complete required monthly training and follow the equipment downtime escalation process.