Machine Operators

Refresco•Warrenton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for providing the customer with the highest quality product in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Machine Operator is also responsible for monitoring and operating machinery on the production lines to comply with the established standard operating practices for each customer.

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.
Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred.
Forklift certification may be required.
High School Certification or equivalent.
1-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
Ability to read, understand, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties.
Maintain production flow on machinery by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials to the equipment, and performing minor servicing if and when needed.
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. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
Responsible for performing equipment and general sanitation in your work area or as assigned by leadership.
Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
Ability to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
Perform minor machine maintenance.
Perform any other duties assigned by leadership including but not limited to cross training, general and plant sanitation, inventory management, training, etc.