Machine Operator

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

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions‑based, innovative, and constantly seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, and it’s our people’s too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast‑moving industry because we have 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.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) 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 to the equipment, and performing minor servicing as 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. 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.
• Understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
• Perform minor machine maintenance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by leadership, including but not limited to cross training, general and plant sanitation, inventory management, training, etc.

• Experience in a high‑speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to understand production machinery/forklifts and technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Adeptness in basic mathematical abilities.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in areas such as WHMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

• Problem‑Solving Skills – troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently, collaborating with others.
• Teamwork – collaborate with coworkers to achieve production targets and support team members.
• Documentation Skills – accurate recording of production data and completion of required paperwork or electronic documentation.
• Safety Awareness – knowledge of safety protocols, hazard identification, and adherence to safety regulations; timely completion of monthly training.
• Communication Skills – effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors to report issues accurately.

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

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment:
  Fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection. Temperatures can be very hot or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.

• 0% travel anticipated.

• Stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – frequently.
• Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum 15 lbs) –…