Bottle Production Machine Operator - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and other ins

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator in Columbus, OH. This role operates packaging and beverage production equipment to meet company standards and ensure smooth production lines.

The position requires 0–1 year of operator experience, high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read, write, and perform basic math. Overtime may be required, with competitive benefits and pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 years of machine operator/production line experience; beverage production preferred.
• Knowledge of beverage production process and beverage industry.
• Ability to read/write, perform basic math, communicate effectively, and work quickly and independently.

Responsibilities

• Operates production machines and ensures correct specifications (e.g., package size).
• Verifies raw materials (bottles, cans, caps, lids) and performs material/machine changeovers.
• Complies with OSHA, safety, AIB, Pepsi standards and PPE requirements.
• Communicates status with coworkers and supervisors regarding issues and progress.
• Performs code checks, taste tests, and other quality tests; calculates efficiencies.
• Completes production reports and related paperwork according to standards.
• Maintains clean work area and performs minor maintenance on machines.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Reading/Writing

Math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Palletizer

Depalletizer

Case Packer

Labeler

Coder

Bev Equipment

Job description

Machine Operator

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Machine Operators earn

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

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 machine 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.