Machine Operator III Union

Refresco is a global independent beverage solutions provider serving a broad range of national and international retailers and brands. We distribute our products worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Our mission is to continually improve and stay at the top of the industry.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, GMPs, and use required PPE while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain food quality and safety as per corporate, customer, and governing standards (e.g., SQF).
• Apply practical knowledge of SQF and HACCP to address related inquiries.
• Read, comprehend, and follow a production schedule; communicate issues or deviations and respond to inquiries.
• Monitor production flow, supply raw materials, and perform minor servicing of machines when needed.
• Follow Quality Assurance and production line SOPs.
• Execute equipment changeovers following SOPs; read imperial and metric measurements.
• Record all production and quality information accurately; maintain downtime reports.
• Perform equipment and area sanitation as assigned.
• Collaborate with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
• Identify raw material defects that could impact production quality, efficiency, or waste.
• Recognize visual and auditory cues indicating production or machine issues.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Carry out minor machine maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by leadership, including cross‑training, sanitation, inventory management, and training.

• Experience in a high‑speed beverage production environment; able to operate and troubleshoot equipment independently.
• Familiarity with production machinery and forklifts, and an awareness of technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpreting gauges.
• Formal training in WHIMIS, HACCP, hygiene, etc. preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

• Problem‑solving: troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently.
• Continuous improvement: commitment to practices that enhance efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshooting: minimize downtime and waste by resolving process and equipment issues.
• Teamwork: collaborate and support coworkers to meet production targets.
• Documentation: accurate recording of production data and completion of required paperwork.
• Safety awareness: uphold safety protocols and hazard identification; complete monthly Alchemy training.
• Communication: effective verbal and written communication; follow downtime escalation schedules.

• High school certification or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant manufacturing experience.

• Work schedule:
  
  weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight, and holidays may be required; overtime scheduled as needed.
• Environment: fast‑paced production plant with moving parts; hearing protection required; temperatures hot or cold; supervised with clear targets and schedules.

• 0% travel anticipated.

• R = Rarely (0-15%)
• O = Occasionally (16-45%)
• F = Frequently (46-100%)
• Stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift up to 50 lbs (minimum 15 lbs), carry weight, push/pull, drive forklift, climb stairs/ladders, balance.
• Visual and sensory: attention to detail, one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and dexterity: excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Mental stress: pressure from deadlines, quotas, accuracy.

• This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a resume to this site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US, Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting agency, person, or entity.

Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages, Inc. and have been engaged in a search shall submit resumes to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit resumes to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

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.