Machine Operators

Worklane GmbH; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Worklane GmbH in San Bernardino, California, is seeking a Machine Operator responsible for providing the highest quality product efficiently. This role involves monitoring production machinery, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, and maintaining the production flow.

The ideal candidate should possess high-speed beverage production experience, be skilled in understanding production machinery, and have a High School diploma. The position offers benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and understand production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate machinery while adhering to safety protocols.
• Record necessary production and quality data.
• Perform minor machine maintenance.

Skills

High-speed beverage production experience

Understanding of production machinery

Basic mathematical abilities

Forklift certification

Education

High School Certification or equivalent

Job description

Summary Description

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 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, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently.
• Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs lifted 15 lbs) frequently.
• Carry weight, lift, walk, push/pull, drive forklift, climb stairs/ladders or balance frequently.
• 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.
• Mental Stress – There is 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.

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.

A Career with Refresco

Pay Rate is $22.61 an hour

Status: Non‑Exempt

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 5 Vacation Days and paid (Sick) Time Off days in accordance with applicable law
• Well‑being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs