Production Machine Operator B

Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in beverage distribution is seeking a Production Machine Operator B based in North Carolina. The role involves operating high-speed machinery, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally have prior manufacturing experience, with critical thinking skills necessary to troubleshoot challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors high-speed machinery.
• Maintains product flow and ensures product quality.
• Completes line inspections and reports using computers/tablets.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

HMI

Job description

Production Machine Operator B page is loaded

Production Machine Operator B

Apply locations Myer Lee Dr, Winston Salem, NC time type Full time posted on Posted 18 Days Ago job requisition id R-2025-1023

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

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Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Operates and monitors high speed machinery while complying with production and safety standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
• Maintains all product flow.
• Ensures comprehensive product quality.
• Utilizes computer screens and functions, and is familiar with HMI functionality.
• Supports OEE functions on line, interprets data and makes adjustments, as needed.
• Maintains a clean work area and clean equipment.
• Completes all necessary line inspections and reports using computers/tablets on the line.
• Assists with line change over.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED required. Previous manufacturing experience preferred. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with the ability to multi-task and trouble shoot; critical thinking skills are necessary. Interfaces with Allen Bradley PLC controller and touch screen devices. Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks. This position is 40 plus hours per week, Memorial Day through Labor Day; frequently work will be on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer. Possible flex shifts of 12 hour days. Must be able to successfully complete the forklift certification, as applicable.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
Mental Functions
Production lines are controlled by PLC controllers which require critical thinking to trouble shoot problems. Work stations are repetitive yet variable in nature due the different products and package configurations. Variability is moderate to high depending on volume demands.

Physical Functions
Constantly (67%-100%) required to stand. Occasionally (0%-33%) required to walk and lift up to 50 pounds.

EQUIPMENT USED
Manufacturing equipment. Must understand and be able to use laptops, HMIs, tablets. Must be able to enter data into the system, and interpret data sent to the work station. Must understand the mechanical aspects of each piece of equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
None required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English proficiently.

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states.

We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers’ warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.