Machine Operator Lead US

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the worlds largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table

*** 2nd Shift (2:45pm - 11:15pm) and 3rd Shift Openings (10:45pm - 7:15am) ***

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 (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets safety glasses hearing protection hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes appropriate safety gloves and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Ability to acquire an in-depth operational knowledge of the assigned lines 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.
• Following standard operating procedures and reading 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

A 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 TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race color age religion sex pregnancy national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability veteran status status in uniformed services sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status genetic information or any other status protected by law.