Machine Operator Lead US

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies.
• Acquire an in-depth, operational knowledge of the assigned line’s operating equipment as well as other ancillary or offline related equipment.
• Adhere to the production schedule and communicate with the Supervisor, regarding problems or changes that may be necessary.
• Monitor the production line for defects such as downed bottles/cans, low fills, faulty packaging, damage, and misaligned labels, while accurately identifying raw material issues that could impact production quality, reduce efficiency, or increase waste.
• Monitor finished product and/or cases for proper closures/seams, date and product codes and damaged or out of specification packaging.
• Follow standard operating procedures and read both imperial and metric measurements, perform changeovers efficiently and carefully, ensuring the correct settings and parts are installed and that no mechanical defects exist that could damage equipment or product.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Perform all end of shift duties to ensure smooth transition for incoming shift.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product. Foster a positive team environment to promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Possesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, effectively communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain production flow machine(s) by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials to the equipment, and performing minor servicing when needed.
• Follow all Quality Control and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Ability to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
• Will assist in training new employees.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.

Required Skills

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment required.
• Ability to independently and efficiently operate and troubleshoot required manufacturing equipment.
• Solid understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Forklift certification may be required.

Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer