Machine Operator US - Night Shift

Refresco Brand; Kansas; On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Refresco is a leading global beverage solutions provider with production facilities in North America. This Kansas-based role supports high-speed beverage production, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency to ensure our products reach customers on time.

As a team member, you will follow GMPs, operate equipment, record production data, and collaborate across departments to reduce waste and maintain a safe, productive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
• Ability to gain understanding of production machinery and recognize issues.
• Work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Basic mathematical ability.
• Interpret gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• WHMIS/HACCP or hygiene training preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Troubleshoot machinery and production issues with teams.
• Collaborate with others to hit targets and maintain safety.
• Record production data accurately and keep organized records.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies and wear PPE in warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain food quality and safety per corporate and regulatory standards.
• Read, understand, and follow a production schedule and communicate issues.
• Maintain production flow by supplying materials and minor servicing.
• Follow QA and production SOPs.
• Perform equipment changeovers; read imperial and metric measurements.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records.
• Sanitation of work area and equipment as directed.
• Collaborate with departments to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Identify production or machine issues based on cues.
• Perform minor maintenance and assist with cross-training.
• Handle inventory and participate in general plant duties.

Skills

Beverage production

Forklift operation

Gauge interpretation

Documentation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mathematics

WHMIS/HACCP training

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1–3 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. 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 would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain food quality and safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., 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, but not limited to, cross training, general plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.

Required Skills

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience preferred.
• Ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery/forklifts and recognize technical issues.
• Work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Basic mathematical ability.
• Interpret gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in WHMIS, HACCP, hygiene, etc. preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Problem‑solving skills – troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently, collaborating with others.
• Teamwork – collaborate with coworkers to achieve production targets and maintain a positive work environment.
• Documentation skills – accurate recording of production data and maintenance of organized records.
• Safety awareness – knowledge of safety protocols, hazard identification, and adherence to regulations.
• Communication skills – effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors; report issues accurately.

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: Fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise requires hearing protection; temperatures can be very hot 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%)

• Stand for extended periods.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl briefly.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs (minimum 15 lbs).
• Carry weight and lift regularly.
• Walk.
• Push/Pull.
• Drive a forklift.
• Climb stairs or ladders or maintain balance.

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.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.