Machine Operator US

Refresco; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Well‑being benefits

Discount programs

Job summary

Refresco, the world’s largest bottler, is seeking a 2nd/3rd shift Production Associate in Greer, SC. You’ll adhere to GMPs, operate machinery, monitor quality, and maintain production flow.

This role requires forklift familiarity, ability to read gauges, and basic math. You’ll work with multiple departments to cut waste and improve efficiency, with benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
• Ability to interpret gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• WHMIS, HACCP or Hygiene training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and wear PPE in warehouse/production areas.
• Read and follow production schedule; communicate deviations.
• Maintain production flow and supply raw materials to equipment.
• Record downtime and quality data.
• Perform equipment changeovers and basic sanitation.
• Collaborate with all departments to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Carry out cross-training and other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-speed beverage production

Forklift certification

Reading gauges/thermometers/weight

Basic math skills

Work under pressure

WHMIS/HACCP training (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

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, innovative, and seek out new challenges. This is our company ethos, and it’s the people’s ethos as well: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Shift Availability

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

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).
• Adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• 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 when needed.
• Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Perform equipment changeovers; read imperial and metric measurements.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Perform 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.
• Understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
• Perform minor machine maintenance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by leadership, including cross‑training, general plant sanitation, inventory management, training, etc.

Required Skills

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience preferred.
• Ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
• 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 WHMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

Benefits

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

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, 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.

Behaviors

• 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.