Production Operator: Day Shift

Silver King Beverage Company•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Responsible for operating and maintaining machinery used in the decoration process of can manufacturing. The role helps ensure cans are decorated with labels, prints, or coatings according to company specifications and quality standards. The position follows a rotating schedule of 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, four days on and four days off. The operator sets up and adjusts decoration machinery for specific can sizes and decoration requirements, monitors product quality, performs routine maintenance, troubleshoots equipment issues, and maintains production records. The role also includes following safety and food-safety requirements, coordinating with production and maintenance colleagues, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality. The employee must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Food-safety issues must be reported to management, and the employee is empowered to act on issues within their scope of work. If the position is vacant for a significant period, the direct manager or a qualified designee is responsible for its food-safety and quality tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic skills and ability to perform routine tasks, with an expectation of beginning to learn advanced skills and understand the total process flow.
Basic knowledge of computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to talk or hear regularly; frequently sit and use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, and controls; and frequently stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate and control decoration machinery used in can manufacturing, including printing, labeling, coating, or other automated equipment.
Set up machines for specific can sizes, labels, or prints and adjust alignment, color registration, and coating thickness as needed.
Monitor production and inspect decorated cans for defects; take corrective action to maintain required quality standards.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs.
Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify malfunctions, and resolve them promptly to minimize downtime.
Follow safety protocols and applicable regulations and standards for can manufacturing, decoration processes, and workplace safety.
Record production output, machine performance, and issues encountered during the decoration process.
Report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, and deviations from standard operating procedures to a supervisor or maintenance team.
Coordinate and communicate with operators, technicians, and supervisors about production flow, schedules, material requirements, and other relevant information.
Identify and suggest or implement process improvements to reduce waste, increase efficiency, or enhance quality.
Notify management about actual or potential food-safety issues and act to resolve issues within the employee’s scope of work.