Machine Operator

FULL-TIME

$18/hr

Starting hourly wage is between $16.00 and $18.00/hour depending on experience.

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe boots and seatbelts while operating forklifts)

Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.

Must have an in-depth, operational knowledge of the machine being operated and other related equipment.

Adhere to the production schedule and communicate with the Lead Hand, regarding problems or changes that may be necessary.

Constantly monitor the line when running for down bottles/cans, low fills, faulty packaging, damage, missing or out of registration labels as applicable.

Monitor finished product and/or cases for proper closures/seams, date and product codes and damaged or out of specification packaging.

Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.

Perform changeovers as efficiently and carefully as possible. Ensure that the correct settings and parts are installed and that no mechanical defects exist, that may cause damage to the equipment or product.

Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.

Keep equipment and the surrounding area clean and free of debris at all times, including end of shift. Garbage and recycling containers must be emptied at the end of the shift.

Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.

Shift start: 6:00PM
Shift length: 12 hours
2-2-3 rotating 12 hour shift (but remain on either day or night shift each week). Shift officially starts at 5:45pm - 6:15am to allow for transfer of information to oncoming shift.

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 60 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

• Must pass drug screen
• Must pass background check
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred

Forklift certification may be required

At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

About Refresco

We are the world’s largest independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America. We combine production of retailer brands and contract manufacturing for branded beverage companies on an effective multiuser production platform that benefits from scale advantages and additional services. Our production platform covers over 60 manufacturing sites in Europe, US, Canada and Mexico providing customers with close proximity and reliable service across geographies. Our global supply chain expertise and local innovation capabilities offer an almost unlimited variety of soft drinks, fruit juices and other beverages, manufactured to individual customer specifications and requirements.