Line Operator

Job Title: Line Operator

Reports To: Production Manager

Department / Group: Production

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Cranston, RI

Exemption Status: Non
- Exempt

Pay / Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Travel Required: N/A

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

The Line Operator packages all syrups, extract and LCC in an efficient manner exceeding customer satisfaction. They ensure all activities are handled in accordance with Finlays Solutions mission, business philosophy, ethics, and goals.

• Inspection:
  Check bottles for proper labeling, inspect the tightness of caps, check each bottle for syrup spots and overall cleanliness, verify ink jet codes and Julian codes for clarity
• Packaging:
  Pack and check each case to ensure proper bottle quantities, remove boxes from conveyor belt and palletize for shipments
• Work Area:
  Maintain a clean workspace removing trash as needed, following Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and reporting issues to department supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience :
  Basic understanding of production processes, food safety knowledge preferred
• Forklift :
  Forklift certified or willing to obtain
• Flexibility :
  Willingness to work flexible hours or stay later to finish work when needed

• Ability to work beond regularly scheduled hours during peak periods or critical operations
• Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks
• Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment
• Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques to ensure safety

Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation. Work environment may involve exposure to inclement weather. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols.

• Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
• Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
• Report all food safety and…