Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (9:45PM - 6:15AM)

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! 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 national and international retailers and brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, you are likely reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

We continually improve, innovate, and seek new challenges. Refresco thrives on passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

• 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.
• Maintain food quality and safety per the standards provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Read, understand, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties.
• Maintain production flow on machinery by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials, and performing minor servicing when needed.
• Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Perform equipment changeovers and read imperial and metric measurements.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records and keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Perform equipment and general sanitation in your work area or as assigned.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
• Identify production or machine related issues using visual and auditory cues.
• Perform minor machine 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; beverage production experience preferred.
• Ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery and forklifts, including technical issues.
• Work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Adeptness in basic mathematical abilities.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in WHMIS, HACCP, hygiene, etc. preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

• Problem‑Solving: troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently.
• Teamwork: collaborate with coworkers to achieve production targets.
• Documentation: accurate recording of production data and maintenance of organized records.
• Safety Awareness: knowledge of safety protocols and adherence to safety regulations.
• Communication: effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors.

• High School Certification or equivalent.
• 1‑3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight, and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Environment: fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts, noise requiring hearing protection, and temperature extremes.

• 0% travel anticipated.

• R = Rarely (0‑15%)
• O = Occasionally (16‑45%)
• F = Frequently (46‑100%)
• Stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum 15 lbs).
• Carry weight, lift, walk, push/pull, forklift driving.
• Climb stairs/ladders or balance.
• Visual/Sensory: attention to detail with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Mental Stress: pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSAs/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, pet insurance, legal benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, PTO, well‑being benefits, and discount & total reward programs.

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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 protected classification.