Production General Service Worker - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi•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 and filler operators’ breaks and lunches, helping the operations team meet productivity standards. The role operates forklifts and production machines, performs raw-material and machine changeovers, carries out quality checks, completes production-related paperwork, and maintains a clean and safe work area. The position pays $25.19 per hour. The schedule is Monday 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or until done, and Tuesday through Thursday 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or until done.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–1 years of forklift experience required.
Ability to operate a stand-up lift.
Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and independently; multitask; communicate effectively and develop good working relationships; and adapt to change.
Ability to read and write and perform basic math, including 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.
Knowledge of the beverage production process and beverage industry.
Skill in internal customer service.

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 product specifications.
Ensure the correct raw materials are used for the product being made and meet quality standards; perform raw-material and machine changeovers.
Follow company policies, safety requirements, OSHA requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, and applicable laws; wear required personal protective equipment.
Communicate work status, equipment issues, product-quality concerns, production-process issues, and assignment questions to coworkers, 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 keep equipment operating according to standards.
Keep the work area clean, including cleaning product or container spills and disposing of trash and recycling in proper containers.
Perform other related duties as required.