Production General Service Worker - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Production General Service Worker supports internal and external customers by stocking raw materials needed for production and operating production equipment to cover machine operator and filler operator breaks and lunches. The role helps the operations team meet and maintain productivity standards. The position operates forklifts and production machines, supplies production lines with the correct raw materials, performs machine and material changeovers, and checks product and material quality. It also requires following company, OSHA, AIB, Pepsi, and applicable legal requirements; communicating work status and issues; completing quality checks and production paperwork; maintaining equipment and a clean work area; and working overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–1 years of forklift experience required.
Knowledge of the beverage production process and beverage industry.
Skill in internal customer service and ability to operate a stand-up lift.
Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and independently; multitask; communicate effectively and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read and write; and perform basic math such as addition and subtraction.
Ability to be trained to operate a computer, palletizer, depalletizer, case packer, labeler, stand-up forklift, coder, and other mechanical equipment.
Ability to operate Powered Industrial Trucks, including forklifts, in compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous machine operator and/or production line experience strongly preferred.
Previous beverage production experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to transport raw materials such as glue, wraps, and lids to production lines and stock materials in appropriate storage areas.
Operate production machines, including palletizers, depalletizers, denesters, and case packers, according to company standards and correct specifications.
Ensure the correct raw materials are used for each product and meet quality standards; perform raw material and machine changeovers.
Follow company policies, standards, procedures, OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws; wear required personal protective equipment.
Communicate work status and issues involving equipment, product quality, and production processes to co-workers, supervisors, and management.
Perform code checks, taste tests, other quality tests, and efficiency calculations.
Complete code check reports, forklift checks, taste test reports, production reports, time-off requests, and other required paperwork.
Work the assigned schedule, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work overtime as needed to meet workload demands.
Perform minor machine adjustments and maintenance to ensure equipment operates according to standards.
Maintain a clean work area, clean up product or container spills, and dispose of trash and recycling in proper containers.
Perform other related duties as required.