Machine Operator 1 (1st Shift)

Royal Cup, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Royal Cup, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for the 1st shift in Birmingham, AL. You will support packaging operations, learn to run all packaging equipment, and ensure GMP and food safety standards are met.

The role requires basic math, reading and writing skills, and a solid attendance record. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and paid holidays as part of our comprehensive program.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a good attendance record per company policy.
• Must have basic reasoning abilities, to include: applying common sense in carrying out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability, beyond basic skill performance levels with Reading, Writing, Math & Computer Functions, to include: reading, writing and interpreting basic correspondence, including daily production line sheets, operator check off sheets, machine operating instructions, safety instructions and training materials.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations: add, subtract and multiply using units of American currency and weight measurement; basic inputs into computer via keyboard and bar code scans into computer system.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate all packaging equipment on the production floor.
• Adhere to GMPs, quality and food safety requirements.
• Identify quality issues and resolve by adjusting processes and following up as needed.
• Set up labels and film registration and ensure proper package appearance.
• Perform quality checks during runs, ensuring weights, seals, and appearance meet standards.
• Follow all company policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attendance

Basic reasoning

Reading & writing

Mathematical ability

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

At Royal Cup, we embody a winning spirit that extends far beyond friendly competitions and games. We believe in achieving victory in everything we do, and as a united team, we know there is not a challenge we can't conquer.

While luck may play a small role, true success comes from having a clear vision, a strong mission, and unwavering standards. These foundational elements lie at the heart of our employees' ongoing experience as valued “Cuppers.”

Our vision is to become the Chosen Partner to Customers Nationwide, establishing ourselves as the proven industry leader in sourcing, roasting, blending, and distributing exceptional coffee, tea, and affiliated beverages. To accomplish this, we hold ourselves accountable to a set of industry-leading standards that revolve around enhancing our customers' experiences and driving operational excellence. We can’t accomplish this without a dedicated team across the nation who are committed to living out our standards each day.

Our standards are what set us apart. They guide our actions, shape our culture, and fuel our success.

• One Team, One Cup: Respect for one another, our customers, and our prospects. No Silos, each of us working together for the good of the whole.
• VICTORS, Not Victims: Challenges are opportunities in disguise. We are problem solvers who approach obstacles with optimism, turning them into steppingstones for growth and success.
• AS IF: All change happens by the “As If” principle. We act, speak, and think “as if” until we become the embodiment of our vision.
• Patience, Fortitude, and Resiliency: We have the patience to stay on our path and tolerate obstacles until we get the desired outcome, the fortitude to answer why we do what we do, and the resiliency to bounce back from setbacks.
• Nitty Gritty: We maintain an unwavering focus on the tasks at hand, ensuring that what needs to be accomplished today aligns with our longer-term objectives.
• Match Me!: A byproduct of all of our other standards. It is bringing the best version of ourselves to work each day, embodying our standards, and holding everyone around us accountable to them.

Join us, embrace our winning mindset, and embark on a fulfilling career that will leave an indelible mark on our industry and the lives of our customers. Together, we will redefine what it means to be the best.

One Team, One Cup!

Benefits at Royal Cup

We want our benefits to work for you.

Employee and Family Wellness

Health, Dental, and Vision plans are available to help keep you and your family healthy and happy!

Employee Assistance Program

For the times when things just “aren’t right” - help is available to you and your family.

Disability Coverage

Whether for a short period or for a long period, we make sure you have coverage.

Life Insurance

Company-paid life insurance is provided for all employees. Optional term life coverage and Accidental Death & Dismemberment amounts are available as well.

Retirement Savings

Employee 401(k) participation with annual Company matching contributions will help prepare you for future retirement!

Tuition Reimbursement

We want to support your higher education goals!

Paid Vacations and Holidays

We believe our employees need to relax, rejuvenate, and get ready to re-engage.

Flexible Spending Account Plan

The FSA Plan allows you to save significant amounts on your medical (includes dental and vision) expenses and dependent care expenses.

Other Benefits

Smoking cessation program (free to employees and family), Jury duty leave, military service leave, and paid funeral leave, Uniforms are provided for certain positions, Discounts on employee purchases

The Royal Cup, Inc. Health Insurance Plan provides these links to access machine readable files as required by the Transparency in Coverage Rule. The files include negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts. The files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to access and analyze healthcare pricing data more easily. Contact, Human Resources, [e-mail] if you encounter technical issues with the links.

With a combination of perks, benefits, social activities, and learning opportunities, we invest every day in our most important asset: our people.

Position:Machine Operator 1 (1st Shift)

Location: Birmingham, AL

Job Id:965

# of Openings:1

Machine Operator 1 (1st Shift)

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6AM - 2:30PM Pay Rate:$17.60

SUMMARY:

The Machine Operator 1 reports to the Packaging Manager and is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with our processing and packaging process for coffee and tea

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Willing to learn how to operate all packaging equipment on the production floor
• Mindful of and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), quality and food safety requirements
• Always be alert, mindful and successfully identify when the following quality control measures are needed and follow through as required to resolve by completing the following but not limited to:
  • Recognize when there is a heat problem and adjust heat as needed
  • Put tape on the tape machine and adjust as needed for different products
  • Put case labels in the computer and thread the label through the label maker
  • Change the case count
  • Setup film registration as needed and adjust for package appearance
  • Enter pack print info into pack printer, thread pack printer, and adjust pack printer on pack for proper alignment
  • Thread valves through valve applier, adjust valve on packs as needed for package appearance
  • Perform quality checks during the run, weights, seals, and appearance of package
  • Ensure all bottles are presentable and sealed tightly
  • Ensure all labels are as straight as possible when applying to cases
  • Ensure all pallets are stacked as straight as possible
• Strict adherence to all company policies
• All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to maintain a good attendance record per company policy
• Must have basic reasoning abilities, to include:
  • Applying common sense in carrying out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability, beyond basic skill performance levels with Reading, Writing, Mathematical & Computer Functions, to include:
  • Ability to read, write and interpret basic correspondence, including daily production line sheets, operator check off sheets, machine operating instructions, safety instructions and any training materials (including safety instructions for forklifts and hand jacks)
  • Ability to understand the data line sheet system and fill out all appropriate paperwork
  • Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations: add, subtract and multiply using units of American currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance
  • Basic inputs into computer via keyboard and bar code scans into computer system
• The ability to successfully complete the pre-employment process

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma (or an equivalent such as a GED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to safely climb up and down stairs and stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hand tools and fingering/handling to operate buttons/levers of equipment to perform quality checks during the run, weights, seals, and appearance of package by squeezing and physically handling packs
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs and carry 25lbs
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, squat and other movements as needed to stack product and to clean/maintain equipment
• Ability to balance and reach up and forward up to 48’’ and overhead up to 84’’ to access equipment, machinery, or product
• Must be at least hand jack certified or willing to train and acquire proper certification to prove safe operation. Any forklift certification (Standup, Reach, sit down) is a plus
• Ability to work within the work environment characteristics experienced while performing the essential functions for this job.
  • Frequently working near production machinery and occasionally near hand jacks or forklifts
  • Frequently working in an environment with variable temperatures

COMPANY PROFILE:

Royal Cup, Inc. is the proven leader in sourcing, roasting, blending, and distributing high-quality coffees and fine teas since 1896 and is the chosen partner for restaurants, hotels, offices, and commuters across the country. We are a family-owned business rooted in a longstanding tradition of coffee roasting excellence that takes pride in our unparalleled dedication to customer care.

We are a large, privately held national importer, roaster, and distributor of coffees, teas, and related products that have been in business for more than 125 years. Royal Cup, Inc. currently provides products, equipment, and service to restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, businesses, and individuals throughout the United States, and we are growing!

At Royal Cup, Inc. having a customer-centric focus is not simply a motto; our employees believe we each have a responsibility to provide outstanding service to our customers. Our customer-centric focus results in actions we live by that not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high-impact accounts across the country based on exceptional products and service.

We believe serving our customers well, serves us well. We are results-oriented and strive to not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high-impact accounts across the country by offering exceptional products and service.

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea strives to be sustainably minded and a good corporate steward in all business endeavors. It is also what others expect of us – our employees, our customers and vendors, our local communities, and the coffee and tea industry we help represent. This mindset permeates the actions we take today for tomorrow.

Royal Cup Coffee offers a competitive compensation plan and a comprehensive benefits program. On top of being a part of a well-caffeinated team, the benefits program includes healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account plan, select tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, remote work opportunities, paid holidays, and vacation time. We also provide ongoing training that is designed to provide maximum success for our employees.

Royal Cup is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at 1-800-366-5836.

Discover how we combine our expertise in product, equipment, distribution & service to create a customized beverage solution that is right for your company.

Over the past 100 years, Royal Cup has grown from its small, hometown roots to become a major importer, roaster and distributor of premium coffees and teas.