Machine Operator Production - Lead Operator/ Nights

PepsiCo; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a skilled Lead Operator for its production facility. In this role, you will operate manufacturing equipment, ensure high quality, and perform maintenance tasks to support efficient production. Ideal candidates will have experience with high-speed production lines and a proactive approach to teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Helpful experience with high-speed production lines.
• Experience with packing, filler, and palletizer machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain product quality and cleanliness.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Tools

Forklift

Manufacturing Equipment

Job description

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Lead Operator position operates one or multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include moving raw materials to the production line, filling, capping, sealing, labeling, or packaging products. Removes damaged products or supplies as needed. Responsible for production, package, and flavor changeovers. Maintains required product inspection processes. Performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently.

This position requires lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling cases weighing 20-45 pounds repeatedly over a long work period. It involves walking or standing most of the shift and may include stooping, crawling, and crouching over and under conveyors. The role may require working weekends and/or holidays.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
• Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
• Ensure package and product quality
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
• Clean equipment and work area before, during, and after shift
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
• Expedite repairs to line, working with maintenance as necessary
• Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations
• Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Maintain regular, reliable, predictable attendance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years or older

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with high-speed production lines
• Experience with pallets and forklift operation
• Experience operating packing, filler, and palletizer machines
• Experience reading blueprints and schedules
• Experience with manufacturing computers and troubleshooting
• Experience with sanitization and minor mechanical repairs
• Experience with preventative maintenance

Our company considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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