Machine Operator - Syrup Batcher

PepsiCo; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an on-site Production Operator to support multiple assembly lines in Lima, OH. The role focuses on kitting, with batching coverage as needed, and involves moving materials, operating filling, capping, labeling, and packaging equipment.

The position requires physical stamina—lifting 20–45 lb cases, standing for long periods, and potential weekend/holiday shifts. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with high speed production lines in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with pallets and forklift operations.
• Experience operating packing and filling equipment.
• Experience reading blueprints and understanding production flow.
• Experience basic troubleshooting and equipment fault handling.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment with good housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• 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 safely and efficiently
• Clean equipment and work area before, during, and after shift
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
• Expedite repairs to line with maintenance as needed
• Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations
• Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Blending Equipment: operate High Shear / High Speed mixer for batching on time
• Shipping and Receiving: set up outgoing concentrate shipments and receiving concentrate
• Concentrate Inventory: perform weekly concentrate inventory and PQI duties

Skills

High speed production lines experience

Forklift experience

Packing equipment operation

Reading blueprints

Basic troubleshooting

Teamwork

Job description

* HOME SHIFT IS FIRST SHIFT - TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
** POSITION IS ALSO VACATION RELIEF COVERAGE
*** Primary responsibility is kitting - this job will also include batching coverage as needed.

Position operates one or multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment. This may include moving raw material handling to the production line, and/or filling, capping, sealing, labeling or packaging product. Removes damaged products or supplies, as needed. Position responsible for production, package, and flavor changeovers. Maintains required product inspection processes. Performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently.

Position requires lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling cases weighing 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly over a long work period. This position requires walking or standing most of the time during the shift and may include stooping, crawling and crouching over and under conveyors. Position may be required to work 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 (including new technologies) efficiently and safely
• Clean equipment and 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 down time and machine operations
• Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Blending Equipment: understand and safely operate the High Shear / High Speed mixer, while batching in a timely manner.
• Shipping and Receiving: Having the ability to properly set up outgoing concentrate shipments as well as receiving concentrate.
• Concentrate Inventory: perform weekly concentrate inventory and PQI duties.

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years or older

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with high speed production lines (e.g., high output, high performance equipment, fast paced production environment, etc.)
• Experience with pallets (e.g., operating a forklift, stacking/bundling product, etc.)
• Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.)
• Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring right mix of product, operating production computer, etc.)
• Experience reading blueprints (e.g., read schematics on a machine, understanding production product flow, etc.)
• Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving for faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)
• Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES in a food plant, identifying risks)
• Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)
• Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, 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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