Production Operator

National Beverage•Lenexa, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves setting up, adjusting, maintaining, and configuring processing equipment according to assigned specifications. It requires regular communication with production personnel and supervisors, and the completion of required paperwork. The operator is responsible for ensuring equipment is functioning properly, monitoring production flow, performing visual inspections, and adhering to quality standards and work rules.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience required.
Must be 18 years or older.
Favorable background and drug test.
Able and willing to work a flexible Full Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.

Nice To Haves

Prior bottling / canning experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Turns on all support equipment necessary to run the facility as needed.
Performs visual inspections and completes documentation during the run to ensure defect-free work.
Loads corrugate, labels, bottles/cans, glue, carriers, etc., into appropriate machines.
Performs minor package change-overs on equipment as required, as well as change-overs to proper raw material.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, including cleaning and clearing them of debris and materials.
Assists line mechanics in machinery repair or other tasks as needed.
Ensures all equipment is on and functioning properly prior to starting a run (e.g., air is on, all conveyors are on).
Conducts visual inspection of boxes to ensure proper box/tray is used and graphics are acceptable.
Monitors the flow of materials (e.g., cans/bottles/boxes/trays) into the appropriate machine and clears jams if necessary.
Ensures proper coding is on bottles, cans, boxes/trays, and if applicable, that graphics are acceptable.
Ensures closures and lids are properly applied.
Verifies flavor and size according to the schedule.
Reports any major defects to the Lead person and/or Manager.
Monitors the machine while running and checks that all bottles and cans are packed into the box correctly.
Fills glue pots as necessary.
Verifies case code is correct as scheduled.
Clears the machine of all products at the end of each run and at the end of the shift.
Follows work rules and GMP compliance at all times.
Reports any quality issues to the Lead person, QA Technician, and/or Manager.
Assists in relieving other operators for lunch breaks.
Keeps work area clean at all times.
Shuts down all equipment at the end of the shift if the line is going down for the day.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.