Line Operator

About Us

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long-term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

About the Role

The Line Operator packages all syrups, extract, and LCC in an efficient manner exceeding customer satisfaction. They ensure all activities are handled in accordance with Finlays Solutions' mission, business philosophy, ethics, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Inspection: Check bottles for proper labeling, inspect the tightness of caps, check each bottle for syrup spots and overall cleanliness, verify ink jet codes and Julian codes for clarity.
• Packaging: Pack and check each case to ensure proper bottle quantities, remove boxes from conveyor belt and palletize for shipments.
• Work Area: Maintain a clean workspace removing trash as needed, following Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and reporting issues to department supervisor.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements to produce consistently safe, quality products.
• Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
• Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of production processes; food safety knowledge preferred.
• Forklift certified or willing to obtain certification.
• Willingness to work flexible hours or stay later to finish work when needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours during peak periods or critical operations.
• Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks.
• Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques to ensure safety.

Work Environment

• Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation.
• Work environment may involve exposure to inclement weather.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols.

Pay

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time, Non-Exempt