Machine Operator III

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

• 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).
• Possesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, effectively communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain production flow machine(s) by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials to the equipment, and performing minor servicing 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 accurately. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Perform 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.
• Identify raw material defects that could impact production quality, reduce efficiencies, and increase waste.
• Understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine‑related issues.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by leadership including cross‑training, general and plant sanitation, inventory management, training, etc.

• Experience in a high‑speed beverage production environment; ability to independently and efficiently operate and troubleshoot required manufacturing equipment.
• 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.
• Formal training in areas such as WHMIS, HACCP, Hygiene, etc. preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well‑being benefits
• Discount programs

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals