Machine Operator

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving a broad range of retailers and brands worldwide. Though our own branding may not appear on the labels, you may be reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve, remain solutions‑based, innovative, and conquer new challenges.

This ethos is reflected in our people, who push the boundaries of what’s best.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for providing the customer with the highest quality product in an efficient and cost‑effective manner. The operator monitors and operates machinery on production lines to comply with established standard operating practices for each customer.

• Adhere to health and safety policies, GMPs, and wear PPE while in warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain food quality and safety per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Read, understand, and follow a production schedule; communicate issues or deviations.
• Maintain production flow on machinery, monitor downstream/upstream issues, supply raw materials, and perform minor servicing when needed.
• Follow Quality Assurance SOPs and production line procedures.
• Perform equipment changeovers, reading imperial and metric measurements.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records; keep accurate downtime reports.
• Perform equipment and general sanitation as assigned.
• Collaborate with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
• Recognize visual and auditory cues for production or machine related issues.
• Perform minor machine maintenance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by leadership, including cross training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.

• Experience in high‑speed beverage production; beverage production experience preferred.
• Ability to understand production machinery, forklifts, and technical issues.
• Work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Skill in interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in WHMIS, HACCP, Hygiene preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

• Problem‑solving: troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently.
• Teamwork: collaborate with coworkers to achieve production targets.
• Documentation: accurately record production data and maintain organized records.
• Safety awareness: knowledge of safety protocols and timely completion of required training.
• Communication: effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors.

• High School certification or equivalent.
• 1–3 years relevant manufacturing experience preferred.

• Work schedule:
  
  weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight and holidays; overtime as needed.
• Environment: fast‑paced production plant with moving parts, noise requiring hearing protection, variable temperatures.

0% travel anticipated.

• Rarely: stand for extended periods.
• Occasionally: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently: carry weight, lift, walk, push/pull, drive forklift, climb stairs/ladders, balance.
• Vision: attention to detail using one or two senses.
• Coordination and dexterity: excellent hand‑eye coordination.
• Mental stress: pressure from deadlines, quotas, accuracy.

This job description is not comprehensive; duties may change or new ones may be assigned.

Pay Range: $18.00–$19.00 per hour, plus eligibility for performance‑based bonuses. Status: Non‑Exempt.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 12 Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time
• Well‑being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

The wages will be based on factors such as experience, education, location, and company needs.

Employment agencies are not compensated. Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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