Machine Operators

Refresco•Concord Township, PA

13h•$21 - $28

About The Position

Machine Operators are enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, and proactive team members who work collaboratively to achieve individual, team, department, and company goals. They develop a thorough understanding of the production process, plant, machinery, and associated equipment in their area, including applicable operating procedures, quality checks, cleaning procedures, and basic fault finding. Operators use this knowledge to run equipment efficiently and consistently produce high-quality products, support cleaning and maintenance plans, resolve basic faults, and alert maintenance to machine issues. The role contributes to continuous improvement by helping improve efficiency and performance and reduce downtime and waste. Operators prioritize first-time quality, complete required quality and area-control tasks on time, and follow company standards for health and safety, hygiene, housekeeping, handovers, and dress code. They are responsible for food safety and food quality and must notify an authorized person about any related issue. Operators support colleagues, assist new hires and agency personnel, remain flexible with duties, and develop their skills through training and collaboration. This position is located in Concordville, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Approximately 2 or more years of experience in a fast-moving packaged-goods environment.
Good knowledge of health and safety requirements and hygiene rules and regulations.
Formal training in areas such as WHMIS, HACCP, or hygiene.
Awareness of production issues and their role in addressing them.
Good understanding of factory or production machinery and awareness of technical issues.
Demonstrated improvement initiatives supporting the development of the site, department, or role.
Experience conducting production quality checks, from visual checks through detailed analysis of product specifications.
Experience completing paperwork and documentation procedures.

Nice To Haves

Liquid or beverage experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively to achieve individual, team, department, and company goals.
Learn and understand the production process, machinery, equipment, and associated procedures in the assigned area.
Operate plant and equipment to produce consistent, high-quality products efficiently.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance plans, resolve basic faults, and advise maintenance of machine issues.
Participate in continuous-improvement efforts to improve efficiency and performance and reduce downtime and waste.
Prioritize first-time quality and complete required quality checks, including basic visual checks and quality documentation.
Complete tasks for the assigned area, including quality check sheets and cleaning during downtime, at the required time and to specification.
Follow company standards and guidelines, including health and safety, hygiene, housekeeping, handovers, and dress code.
Take responsibility for food safety and food quality, and notify an authorized person of any food safety or quality issue.
Support colleagues during breakdowns, remain flexible with duties, help new hires and agency personnel, and contribute to team development.
Develop skills and knowledge through relevant training, shadowing colleagues, and seeking advice.