Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

Refresco•Lakeland, FL

23d

About The Position

The Machine Operator works in a fast-paced beverage production plant, operating and monitoring machinery to maintain production flow and meet production and quality targets. The role involves supplying raw materials, identifying upstream and downstream issues, performing minor servicing and maintenance, completing equipment changeovers, and following production, quality, food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures. Operators record production and quality information, report downtime and deviations, and work with other departments to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reduction. This is a second-shift position scheduled from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Weekends, holidays, and overtime may also be required as needed. The environment includes moving machinery, noise requiring hearing protection, and potentially very hot or cold temperatures. No travel is anticipated.

Requirements

High school certification or equivalent.
Ability to understand 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.
Forklift certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, food quality and food safety standards, and required personal protective equipment rules.
Read and follow the production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations to appropriate parties.
Maintain production flow by monitoring upstream and downstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing when needed.
Follow Quality Assurance, production-line, equipment-changeover, and other standard operating procedures.
Read imperial and metric measurements when performing equipment changeovers.
Record required production and quality information and maintain accurate downtime reports and documentation.
Perform equipment and general sanitation in the assigned work area.
Collaborate with other departments to improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.
Use visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine issues.
Perform minor machine maintenance.
Complete other duties assigned by leadership, including cross-training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.