Machine Operator, 3rd Shift

Refresco; Lakeland (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beverage production company as a Machine Operator on the 3rd Shift. You will be responsible for operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety standards. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Well-being benefits

Discount programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate machinery on production lines.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform changeovers and ensure proper settings on machines.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Operational Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Certification

Tools

Forklift

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Machine Operator is committed to providing the customer with the highest quality product in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Machine Operator is responsible for monitoring and operating machinery on the production lines to comply with the established standard operating practices for each customer.

PAY RATE: $16.00/hr. + $1.00/hr. shift differential

SHIFT: 3rd Shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime on Saturday or Sunday)

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe boots and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
• Must have an in-depth, operational knowledge of the machine being operated and other related equipment.
• Adhere to the production schedule and communicate with the Lead Hand, regarding problems or changes that may be necessary.
• Constantly monitor the line when running for down bottles/cans, low fills, faulty packaging, damage, missing or out of registration labels as applicable.
• Monitor finished product and/or cases for proper closures/seams, date and product codes and damaged or out of specification packaging.
• Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Perform changeovers as efficiently and carefully as possible. Ensure that the correct settings and parts are installed and that no mechanical defects exist, that may cause damage to the equipment or product.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Keep equipment and the surrounding area clean and free of debris at all times, including end of shift. Garbage and recycling containers must be emptied at the end of the shift.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Perform any other duties assigned by a Lead Hand, or Management
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience preferred
• Good interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred
• Forklift certification may be required
  
  
  

PROFICIENCY LEVEL

• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Certification
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.
  
  
  

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  
  

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs
  
  
  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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