Machine Operator US - 2nd Shift

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in the warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain food quality and safety in accordance with corporate, customer, and governing standards (e.g., SQF).
• Read, understand, and follow a production manufacturing schedule; 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 according to standard operating procedures; 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 cross‑training, plant sanitation, inventory management, and training.

• Experience in a high‑speed beverage production environment; beverage production experience preferred.
• Ability to understand production machinery and forklifts, including technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Basic mathematical abilities.
• Skill in interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in WHMIS, HACCP, or hygiene 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 – accurately record production data and maintain organized records.
• Safety awareness – knowledge of safety protocols and adherence to regulations.
• Communication skills – effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors.

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

• Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight, and holidays may be required; overtime scheduled as needed.
• Environment:
  Fast‑paced production plant with moving parts, loud noise (requires hearing protection), and temperature extremes.

• 0% travel anticipated.

• Stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.
• Lift 50 lbs. (minimum 15 lbs.).
• Carry weight and lift frequently.
• Walk and push/pull frequently.
• Drive forklift.
• Climb stairs/ladders or maintain balance.
• Visual/sensory attention to detail.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Mental stress from production quotas and deadlines.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Pay Range: $16.74 – $23.02 an hour.
• Shift: 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm (2nd shift) with flexibility during weekends as needed.
• Status:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Well‑being benefits.
• Discount programs.

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.