Machine Operator US; 3rd shift

Overview

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider serving a broad range of national and international retailers, Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. We strive to continually improve; we are solutions-based and innovative, pushing the boundaries of what’s best in a fast-moving industry.

Refresco is at the cutting edge because of our passionate people. This position describes what we do and how we work.

How would YOU put our drinks on every table?

• Adhere to health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in the warehouse or production areas (including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Adhere to food quality and food safety standards per corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Read, understand, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties.
• Maintain production flow on machinery by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing as needed.
• Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Follow standard operating procedures to perform equipment changeovers; read imperial and metric measurements.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records; keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Perform equipment and general sanitation in your work area or as assigned by leadership.
• Work with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
• Understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine-related issues.
• Perform minor machine maintenance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by leadership, including cross-training, general and plant sanitation, inventory management, training, etc.

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience is preferred.
• Ability to understand production machinery/forklifts and be aware of technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Adeptness in basic mathematics.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in WHMIS, HACCP, Hygiene, etc. is preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

• Problem-Solving: troubleshoot machinery and production issues and collaborate to resolve them.
• Teamwork: collaborate with coworkers to achieve targets and support the team.
• Documentation: accurately record production data and maintain organized records.
• Safety Awareness: follow safety protocols and complete required monthly training.
• Communication: effective verbal and written communication; report issues accurately.

• High School Certification or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of relevant manufacturing experience preferred.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight, and holidays may be required. Overtime as needed.
• Environment:
  Fast-paced production plant with moving parts; hearing protection required; temperatures may be hot or cold; structured and supervised with clear targets and schedules.

• 0% travel anticipated.

• Physical demands include standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting up to 50 lbs, carrying weight, walking, push/pull, driving (forklift), climbing or balancing.
• Visual/Sensory: attention to detail; coordination and dexterity for precise control.
• Mental: exposure to deadlines and production quotas.

• This job description does not cover all duties and responsibilities. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Benefits, 401(k) with company match, 12 paid holidays, vacation and paid time off, well-being benefits, and discount and total reward programs.

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.