Production General Service Worker - 1st Shift

G&J-Pepsi-Col; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

G&J Pepsi is seeking a Production General Service Worker to stock raw materials and operate production equipment, ensuring coverage for operator breaks and lunches to meet productivity standards.

You will work with forklift and production machinery, maintain material flow, follow safety policies, and perform quality checks to support smooth manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of forklift experience required; previous machine operator and/or production line experience strongly preferred.
• Previous beverage production experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to transport raw materials to production line and stock materials in storage areas.
• Operates production machines (e.g. palletizer, depalletizer, denester, case packer) per standards and ensures correct specifications.
• Ensures correct raw materials are used for the product and performs material and machine changeovers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Production General Service Worker

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our General Service Workers earn $25.19 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as:

• 401K Matching
• Pension Plan
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance benefits

Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday, 6:30am - 3:00 pm or until done; Monday, 6:00 am- 3:00 pm or done

Position Summary

To serve our internal and external customers by stocking raw materials needed for the production process (e.g. lids, wraps, glue, trays) and by operating production equipment to provide coverage for machine operator and filler operators breaks and lunches so the operations team can meet and maintain productivity standards.

Essential Functions

• Operates forklift to transport raw materials (e.g. glue, wraps, lids) to production line to maintain production process, stocks raw materials in appropriate storage areas.
• Operates production machines (e.g. palletizer, depalletizer, denester, case packer) according to established company standards; ensures machine is set for correct specifications (e.g. package size).
• Ensure that the correct raw materials (e.g. bottles, cans, caps, lids) are run through equipment according to the product being produced and that quality of raw materials meets established company standards; perform raw material and machine changeovers.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws) wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. any issues with equipment, product quality and production process) and other information, supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments.
• Performs code checks, taste tests and other quality tests; calculates efficiencies.
• Completes code check reports, forklift checks, taste test reports, production reports, time off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
• Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to machine to ensure it is operating according to established standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area (e.g. cleans up any product and/or container spills; disposes of trash and recycling materials into proper containers).

Education Level

Minimum - High School or GED

Experience

0 - 1 years of forklift experience required; previous machine operator and/or production line experience strongly preferred; previous beverage production experience strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of: beverage production process; beverage industry.

Skill in: internal customer service; can operate a stand-up lift.

Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read and write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition and subtraction); be trained in operating a computer, palletizer, depalletizer, case packer, labeler, stand up forklift, coder and other mechanical equipment. Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), including forklifts, in compliance with safety standards and company procedures. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.