Production Operator

National Beverage Corp•Detroit, MI

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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 communicating regularly with production personnel and supervisors and completing required paperwork. The operator monitors production equipment and product quality, performs equipment cleaning and minor changeovers, and assists with production line tasks as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must pass a favorable background check and drug test.
Able and willing to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
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 lifting up to 50 pounds and potentially 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 run the facility.
Conduct visual inspections during production and complete the required documentation.
Load corrugate, labels, bottles or cans, glue, carriers, and other materials into the appropriate machines.
Perform minor package changeovers and change equipment to the proper raw materials as required.
Perform preventative maintenance by cleaning equipment and clearing debris and materials.
Assist line mechanics with machinery repairs and other tasks as needed.
Ensure 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 check graphics where applicable.
Ensure closures and lids are properly applied.
Verify product flavor and size according to the production schedule.
Report major defects and quality issues to the Lead person, QA Technician, and/or Manager.
Monitor the machine during operation and confirm bottles and cans are packed correctly.
Fill glue pots as necessary.
Verify case codes against the schedule.
Clear the machine of products at the end of each run and shift.
Follow work rules at all times.
Relieve other operators for lunch breaks.
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.