Machine Operator US

Refresco Brand; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Refresco Brand is seeking candidates for 2nd shift (2:45pm - 11:15pm) and 3rd shift (10:45pm - 7:15am) in a fast-paced beverage production environment. You will adhere to GMPs, operate and maintain equipment, follow production schedules, and support quality initiatives while ensuring safety and efficiency across the line.

Ideal applicants have experience with production machinery, basic math, and the ability to read gauges and measurements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
• Ability to understand production machinery/forklifts and diagnose basic issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Adeptness in basic mathematical abilities.
• Skill in understanding gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene, etc. preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies, GMPs, and PPE requirements in warehouse and production areas.
• Follow production schedules and communicate issues or deviations.
• Maintain production flow by supplying materials and performing minor servicing as needed.
• Operate/maintain equipment and perform sanitation tasks as assigned.
• Support cross-functional teams to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce waste.

Skills

High-speed production experience

Forklift operation awareness

Mathematical ability

Reading imperial/metric measurements

WHIMIS/HACCP training

Forklift certification

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

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 wouldYOU put our drinks on every table?

*** 2nd Shift (2:45pm - 11:15pm) and 3rd Shift (10:45pm - 7:15am) Openings ***

Essential Job 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, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties.
• Maintain production flow on machinery by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials to the equipment, and performing minor servicing if and when needed.
• Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Follow standard operating procedures to perform equipment changeovers; ability to read imperial and metric measurements.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Responsible for performing equipment and general sanitation in your work area or as assigned by leadership.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
• Ability to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
• Perform minor machine maintenance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by leadership including but not limited to cross training, general and plant sanitation, inventory management, training, etc.

Required Skills:

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment, beverage production experience preferred.
• Demonstrates the ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Adeptness in basic mathematical abilities.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

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

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment/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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

High School or better.

Required

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