Machine Operator - 1st Shift (5:45AM-2:15PM)

Refresco•Fort Gibson, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Their products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. The company ethos is centered around continuous improvement, innovation, and tackling challenges, driven by passionate employees who push boundaries in a fast-moving industry.

Requirements

Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment, beverage production experience preferred.
Demonstrates the ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Adeptness in basic mathematical abilities.
Skill in understanding and interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
High School Certification or equivalent.
1-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred.
Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Adhere to food quality and food safety standards as per corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
Read, understand, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations.
Maintain production flow on machinery by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing.
Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures to perform equipment changeovers; ability to read imperial and metric measurements.
Record all necessary information for production and quality records, including accurate downtime reports and documentation.
Perform equipment and general sanitation in the work area or as assigned.
Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
Understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
Perform minor machine maintenance.
Perform any other duties assigned by leadership, including cross-training, sanitation, inventory management, and training.