Machine Operator US

Refresco Group; Greer, Northern (SC, KY); Híbrido; USD 33.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Refresco is seeking a Machine Operator to support our beverage production lines, ensuring high-quality products and efficient operations. The role requires monitoring equipment, adhering to SOPs, and performing changeovers as needed.

You will follow GMPs, wear PPE, and maintain accurate production records while coordinating with team members to minimize downtime and waste in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• High School Certification or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in high-speed beverage production preferred.
• WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene training preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Adhere to health and safety policies and wear required PPE in warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain production flow by monitoring machinery and supplying raw materials.
• Read and adhere to production schedules and communicate issues.
• Perform equipment changeovers and read imperial/metric measurements.
• Record downtime and production/quality data accurately.
• Conduct equipment and general sanitation as assigned by leadership.
• Collaborate with all departments to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Identify production issues via visual and audible cues.

Conocimientos

High-speed production experience

Forklift certification

Mathematics basics

Reading gauges/measurements

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Forklift

Descripción del empleo

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

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 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.

Problem-Solving Skills – ability to troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently, collaborating with others to resolve complex issues.

Teamwork – Collaboration with coworkers to achieve production targets, support for team members, and contribution to a positive work environment.

Documentation Skills – accurate recording of production data, completion of required paperwork or electronic documentation, and maintenance of organized records.

Safety Awareness – knowledge of safety protocols, hazard identification, and adherence to safety regulations at all times. Timely and accurately completes all required monthly training.

Communication Skills – Effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors, reporting issues accurately, and collaborating to ensure smooth workflow. Follows equipment down-time escalation process schedule.

Education and Experience:

High School Certification or equivalent.

1-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Working Conditions:

Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.

Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.

Travel Requirements:

0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements:

R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand

R

O

F

Stand

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

X

Carry weight, lift

X

Walking

X

Push/Pull

X

Driving (Forklift)

X

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.

Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.

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.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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