Beverage Production Operator Fast-Paced Plant + Benefits

Refresco Brand; Kansas; On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Refresco is a leading global beverage solutions provider with production facilities in North America. This Kansas-based role supports high-speed beverage production, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency to ensure our products reach customers on time.

As a team member, you will follow GMPs, operate equipment, record production data, and collaborate across departments to reduce waste and maintain a safe, productive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
• Ability to gain understanding of production machinery and recognize issues.
• Work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Basic mathematical ability.
• Interpret gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• WHMIS/HACCP or hygiene training preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Troubleshoot machinery and production issues with teams.
• Collaborate with others to hit targets and maintain safety.
• Record production data accurately and keep organized records.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies and wear PPE in warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain food quality and safety per corporate and regulatory standards.
• Read, understand, and follow a production schedule and communicate issues.
• Maintain production flow by supplying materials and minor servicing.
• Follow QA and production SOPs.
• Perform equipment changeovers; read imperial and metric measurements.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records.
• Sanitation of work area and equipment as directed.
• Collaborate with departments to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Identify production or machine issues based on cues.
• Perform minor maintenance and assist with cross-training.
• Handle inventory and participate in general plant duties.

Skills

Beverage production

Forklift operation

Gauge interpretation

Documentation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mathematics

WHMIS/HACCP training

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1–3 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Refresco is a leading global beverage solutions provider with production facilities in North America. This Kansas-based role supports high-speed beverage production, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency to ensure our products reach customers on time.

As a team member, you will follow GMPs, operate equipment, record production data, and collaborate across departments to reduce waste and maintain a safe, productive environment.