Machine Operator US - Night Shift

Worklane GmbH; Wilson (NC); 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

Well-being benefits

Discount programs

Job summary

Refresco is hiring for a production operator in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment. The role supports production lines, ensures GMPs and PPE adherence, reads schedules, maintains equipment and performs minor maintenance, and collaborates across departments to boost quality and reduce waste.

Candidates should have high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years in manufacturing, and potential forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience preferred.
• Ability to understand production machinery and forklifts, including awareness of technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Basic mathematical abilities.
• Ability to read gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in WHMIS, HACCP, Hygiene preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs, PPE, and safety policies in warehouse or production areas.
• Follow the production schedule and report issues.
• Maintain production flow by supporting equipment and supplying materials.
• Record production and quality data and downtime reports.
• Perform equipment sanitation and minor maintenance as needed.
• Collaborate with departments to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Complete cross training and other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-speed beverage production

Machinery and forklift awareness

Work under pressure

Basic math skills

Reading gauges/measurements

WHMIS/HACCP training

Forklift certification

Education

High School Certification or equivalent

1–3 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Measurement tools (gauges)

Job description

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.

Competencies

• 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

• Stand R (Rarely 0-15%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl R
• Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs lifted 15lbs) R
• Carry weight, lift R
• Walking R
• Push/Pull R
• Driving (Forklift) R
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance R
• Visual/Sensory – 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.
• Mental Stress – pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

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.

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
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.