Production Operator

National Beverage Corp•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Production Operator sets up, adjusts, maintains, and configures processing equipment according to assigned specifications. The role involves regular communication with production personnel and supervisors and completing required paperwork. The operator monitors equipment and product quality throughout production, performs cleaning and basic preventive maintenance, and assists line mechanics as needed. The position also requires following work rules and GMP requirements, keeping the work area clean, and reporting quality issues and major defects to appropriate personnel. The job is performed in manufacturing and warehouse environments and may involve field positions at unfamiliar locations. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn where required. Noise is usually moderate and increases significantly in warehouse and manufacturing plants.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Diploma, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must pass a drug test and physical exam.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Must provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas as required by duties.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives.
Ability to effectively present information to management.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly walking, standing for long periods, sitting, talking or hearing; frequently using hands and fingers, bending, squatting, reaching, and turning; lifting up to 75 pounds; and possibly pushing or pulling up to 500 pounds with a dolly or pallet jack.

Nice To Haves

Prior bottling or canning experience.

Responsibilities

Turn on support equipment needed to operate the facility.
Perform visual inspections and complete documentation during production runs to help ensure defect-free work.
Load corrugate, labels, bottles or cans, glue, carriers, and other materials into the appropriate machines.
Perform minor equipment and raw-material changeovers as required.
Perform preventive maintenance by cleaning equipment and clearing debris and materials.
Assist line mechanics with machinery repairs and other tasks as needed.
Verify that equipment is on and functioning properly before a run, including air and conveyors.
Inspect boxes and trays to verify the correct packaging is being used and that graphics are acceptable.
Monitor material flow into machines and clear jams when necessary.
Verify product coding on bottles, cans, boxes, and trays, and confirm graphics are acceptable where applicable.
Verify that closures and lids are properly applied.
Verify product flavor and size against the production schedule.
Report major defects to the Lead person and/or Manager.
Monitor machines during operation and check that bottles and cans are packed correctly into boxes.
Fill glue pots as necessary.
Verify that case codes match the schedule.
Clear machines of products at the end of each run and shift.
Follow work rules and comply with GMP requirements at all times.
Report quality issues to the Lead person, QA Technician, and/or Manager.
Relieve other operators for lunch breaks as needed.
Keep the work area clean.
Shut down equipment at the end of the shift if the line is going down for the day.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.