Machine Operators

Refresco Careers•Truesdale, MO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator provides customers with the highest-quality product in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The role monitors and operates machinery on production lines in accordance with established customer-specific standard operating practices. The operator maintains production flow, supplies raw materials, monitors upstream and downstream issues, performs minor servicing and maintenance, and completes production and quality documentation. The position also involves equipment changeovers, sanitation, cross-training, and close collaboration with other departments to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reduction. Work takes place in a fast-paced, supervised production plant with moving machinery, noise, and potentially very hot or cold temperatures. Weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, holiday, and overtime work may be required. No travel is anticipated.

Requirements

High school certification or equivalent.
Ability to understand and operate production machinery and forklifts, including awareness of technical issues.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Basic mathematical ability.
Ability to understand and interpret gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
Ability to read and follow production schedules and standard operating procedures.
Ability to complete accurate production records and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Adherence to safety protocols and awareness of hazards.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, food quality and food safety standards, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Read and follow production manufacturing schedules and communicate issues or deviations to appropriate parties.
Maintain production flow by monitoring upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor 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 and maintain accurate downtime reports and documentation.
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 machine-related issues and troubleshoot them.
Perform minor machine maintenance.
Complete assigned duties, 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.