Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

About the role

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. We are solutions-based, innovative, and passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s best in the beverage industry.

Schedule

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Pay

Starting base pay: $18.00/hour, plus a $0.75/hour shift differential.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience preferred.
• Ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including awareness of technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Adeptness in basic mathematical abilities.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, or Hygiene preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently, collaborating with others to resolve complex issues.
• Teamwork: Collaboration with coworkers to achieve production targets, support for team members, and contribution to a positive work environment.
• Documentation Skills: Accurate recording of production data, completion of required paperwork or electronic documentation, and maintenance of organized records.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safety protocols, hazard identification, and adherence to safety regulations at all times. Timely completion of all required monthly training.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors, reporting issues accurately, and collaborating to ensure smooth workflow. Follows equipment downtime escalation process.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection, and temperatures can vary from very hot to relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules.
• Travel Requirements: 0% travel anticipated.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal Benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
• 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off.
• Well-being Benefits.
• Discount and Total Reward Programs.