Machine Operator

Mark Anthony Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group is seeking a Packaging Operator in Columbia, SC to monitor process equipment, troubleshoot issues, and uphold safety and quality. The role involves cross-training across packaging, sanitation, quality, and maintenance functions.

Key responsibilities include operating equipment, reporting issues, performing quality checks, and maintaining documentation and sanitation standards. Requires a high school diploma, 1+ years manufacturing experience, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using computers and MS Office software.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous operation of process equipment through active monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Communicate job knowledge and process changes with team members and management.
• Perform quality inspections using basic lab equipment and SOPs.
• Document inventory checks, quality inspections, sanitation requirements, and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain sanitation and lubrication of machinery and work areas.

Skills

MS Office

Computer literacy

Team communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from an one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

Role Purpose: Mark Anthony Brewing Inc. is hiring a PACKAGING OPERATOR responsible for monitoring process equipment, basic troubleshooting of any unforeseen process events, and ensuring that Safety and Quality are at the forefront of all activities. The PACKAGING OPERATOR will be cross trained in multiple areas and will be qualified to complete tasks in the various areas of packaging, sanitation, quality, and maintenance.

Accountabilities & Impact:

• Ensure continuous operation of process equipment through active process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Effectively communicate job knowledge and process changes with team members and management thru various forms of daily communication (shift handover meeting, daily production meetings, email, action logs, work orders, etc).
• Perform quality inspection of product using basic lab equipment and SOPs as a guide.
• Complete and maintain written documentation certifying completion of inventory checks, quality inspections, sanitation requirements, batch and blending production following SOP’s, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain sanitation and lubrication of machinery, equipment, storage bins, workstations, etc.
• Report safety and/or equipment issues to leadership.

Skills & Experiences Needed:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience using computers and software skills such as MS office.
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Working conditions:

• Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment
• Shift work including days, evenings, overnight shifts, and up to 12 hrs.
• Overtime including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/move up to 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs throughout shift.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) bump cap, safety steel toe shoes and safety glasses.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft

We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious

We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility

We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive

We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.