Machine Operators

Refresco Careers•Concord Twp, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operators at Refresco help achieve production goals by operating plant machinery and associated equipment to produce high-quality beverages efficiently. The role requires a thorough understanding of the assigned process and machine area, including operating procedures, quality checks, cleaning procedures, and basic fault finding. Operators help with cleaning and maintenance plans, address basic faults, and advise maintenance personnel about machine issues. The position emphasizes food safety, food quality, first-time quality, adherence to company standards, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Operators complete area-control tasks and documentation at the specified times, support colleagues and new hires, and develop their skills through training and learning from coworkers. This job is located in Concordville, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Approximately 2+ years of experience in a fast-moving packaged goods environment.
Good knowledge of health and safety and hygiene rules and regulations.
Acute awareness of production issues and the operator's role in addressing them.
Good understanding of factory or production machinery and awareness of technical issues.
Experience undertaking production quality checks, including visual checks and detailed analysis of product specifications.
Experience carrying out paperwork and documentation procedures.

Nice To Haves

Liquid or beverage experience is desirable.
Formal training in areas such as WHMIS, HACCP, or hygiene.
Demonstrated improvement initiatives that contribute to development of the site, department, or role.

Responsibilities

Operate plant, equipment, and processes to produce a consistent, high-quality product efficiently.
Understand the assigned machine area, including standard operating procedures, quality checks, cleaning procedures, and basic fault finding.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance plans, resolve basic machine faults, and advise maintenance of machine issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives intended to improve efficiency and performance and reduce downtime and waste.
Prioritize first-time quality and complete required quality checks, including basic visual checks on goods.
Complete area-control tasks, quality check sheets, cleaning during downtime, and other assigned documentation at the required time and as specified.
Follow company standards and guidelines, including health and safety, hygiene, housekeeping, handovers, and dress code requirements.
Take responsibility for food safety and food quality, and notify an authorized person when a food safety or quality issue occurs.
Support colleagues during breakdowns, remain flexible with duties, help new hires and agency personnel, and participate in team development.
Develop personal skills and knowledge through relevant training, shadowing colleagues, and seeking advice.
Contribute suggestions and participate in site initiatives such as Safety Committee and Process Improvement Teams.