Bottle Production Machine Operator - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and dependent

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is hiring a Bottle Production Machine Operator for 1st shift. The role focuses on setting up and operating production machines to meet package specifications, ensuring quality and efficient output in a fast-paced beverage environment.

You will perform machine changes, quality checks, and maintain safety and cleanliness, while communicating status to supervisors. Benefits include 401K matching, pension, weekly pay, PTO, and medical/dental/vision coverage.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operates production machines according to standards and sets up for correct specifications.
• Verifies raw materials and products meet quality standards; performs material and machine changeovers.
• Follows safety policies and wears PPE; maintains clean work area.
• Communicates status to supervisor and team; completes required production paperwork.
• Maintains equipment and performs basic adjustments to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality testing

Safety procedures

Communication

Attention to detail

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Palletizer

Depalletizer

Case packer

Job description

Bottle Production Machine Operator - 1st Shift (Finance)

Machine Operator

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Machine Operators earn $25.46 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as:

• 401K Matching
• Pension Plan
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance benefits

Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Position Summary

To serve our internal and external customers by ensuring that production machines are set up and operated according to established company standards

Essential Functions

• Operates production machine (e.g. palletizer, depalletizer, denester, case packer) according to established company standards; ensures machine is set for correct specifications (e.g. package size).
• Ensures that the correct raw materials (e.g. bottles, cans, caps, lids) are run through equipment according to product being produced and that quality of raw materials meets established company standards; performs raw material and machine changeovers.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. any issues with equipment, product quality and production process) and other information; supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments.
• Performs code checks, taste tests and other quality tests; calculates efficiencies.
• Completes code check reports, taste test reports, production reports, time off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
• Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to machine to ensure it is operating according to established standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area (e.g. cleans up any product and/or container spills; disposes of trash and recycling materials into proper containers).

Education

High School or GED required

Experience

0 - 1 years of m achine operator and/or production line experience; previous beverage production experience strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

Knowledge of: beverage production process; beverage industry. Skill in: internal customer service. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read and write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition and subtraction); be trained on operating a computer, palletizer, depalletizer, case packer, labeler, coder and other mechanical equipment. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.