{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f2edfed9c09a7ffb02a386c6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2edfed9c09a7ffb02a386c6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2edfed9c09a7ffb02a386c6","title":"Machine Operator Lead US","description":"Make a Difference in YOUR Career!\n\nOur vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.\n\nWe 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.\n\nOur ambition is to continually improve, and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but 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.\n\nStop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?\n\nEssential Job Functions:\n\nAdhere 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 (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)\nResponsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).\nAbility to acquire an in-depth, operational knowledge of the assigned line’s operating equipment as well as other ancillary or offline related equipment.\nAdhere to the production schedule and communicate with the Supervisor, regarding problems or changes that may be necessary.\nMonitor the production line for defects such as downed bottles/cans, low fills, faulty packaging, damage, and misaligned labels, while accurately identifying raw material issues that could impact production quality, reduce efficiency, or increase waste.\nMonitor finished product and/or cases for proper closures/seams, date and product codes and damaged or out of specification packaging.\nFollowing standard operating procedures and reading both imperial and metric measurements, perform changeovers efficiently and carefully, ensuring the correct settings and parts are installed and that no mechanical defects exist that could damage equipment or product.\nRecord all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.\nPerform all end of shift duties to ensure smooth transition for incoming shift.\nWork closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product. Foster a positive team environment to promote cooperation and teamwork.\nPossesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.\nAbility to read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, effectively communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.\nMaintain production flow machine(s) by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials to the equipment, and performing minor servicing when needed.\nFollow all Quality Control and Production line standard operating procedures.\nAbility to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.\nWill assist in training new employees.\nPerform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.\n\nRequired Skills:\n\nExperience in a high-speed beverage production environment required. Ability to independently and efficiently operate and troubleshoot required manufacturing equipment.\nSolid understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues\nAbility to work quickly and accurately under pressure\nForklift certification may be required\n\nCompetencies:\n\nProblem-Solving Skills – ability to troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently, collaborating with others to resolve complex issues, adaptability to changing circumstances and willingness to implement new procedures.\nContinuous Improvement – Commitment to continuous improvement practices to enhance production efficiency and product quality.\nTroubleshooting – Proficiency in troubleshooting process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste.\nDocumentation Skills – accurate recording of production data, completion of required paperwork or electronic documentation, and maintenance of organized records.\nSafety and Compliance: Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe working environment, enforcement of safety protocols and training of team members on safety measures. Timely and accurately completes monthly Alchemy training.\nCommunication Skills – Effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors, reporting issues accurately, and collaborating to ensure smooth workflow. Follows equipment down-time escalation process schedule.\nTraining and Development: Ability to train new hires on production processes and procedures and provide ongoing training and development opportunities for existing team members. Foster skill development and career growth.\n\nEducation and Experience:\n\nHigh School Certification or equivalent (GED)\n3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment\n\nWorking Conditions:\n\nWork Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.\nWork Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.\n\nTravel Requirements:\n\nTravel anticipated: Rarely\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nR = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)\n\nPhysical Demand\n\nR\n\nO\n\nF\n\nStand or Sit\n\nX\n\nStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl\n\nX\n\nLifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs. lifted 5 lbs.)\n\nX\n\nCarry weight, lift\n\nX\n\nWalking\n\nX\n\nDriving\n\nX\n\nClimb (stairs/ladders) or balance\n\nX\n\nVisual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.\nCoordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.\nMental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.\n\nOther Duties:\n\nThis 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.\n\nA Career with Refresco\n\nRefresco Beverages US, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include:\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance\nHealth Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts\nLife and AD&D Insurance\nPet Insurance\nLegal Benefits\n401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match\n12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off\nWell-being Benefits\nDiscount and Total Reward Programs\n\nJoin Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!\n\nAny employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé 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 employment agency, person, or entity.\n\nEmployment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.\n\nRefresco Beverages US, Inc. 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 classification protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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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.\n\nOur ambition is to continually improve, and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but 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.\n\nStop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?\n\nEssential Job Functions:\n\nAdhere 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 (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)\nResponsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. 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Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.\nPerform all end of shift duties to ensure smooth transition for incoming shift.\nWork closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product. Foster a positive team environment to promote cooperation and teamwork.\nPossesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.\nAbility to read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, effectively communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.\nMaintain production flow machine(s) by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials to the equipment, and performing minor servicing when needed.\nFollow all Quality Control and Production line standard operating procedures.\nAbility to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.\nWill assist in training new employees.\nPerform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.\n\nRequired Skills:\n\nExperience in a high-speed beverage production environment required. 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Timely and accurately completes monthly Alchemy training.\nCommunication Skills – Effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors, reporting issues accurately, and collaborating to ensure smooth workflow. Follows equipment down-time escalation process schedule.\nTraining and Development: Ability to train new hires on production processes and procedures and provide ongoing training and development opportunities for existing team members. Foster skill development and career growth.\n\nEducation and Experience:\n\nHigh School Certification or equivalent (GED)\n3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment\n\nWorking Conditions:\n\nWork Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.\nWork Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.\n\nTravel Requirements:\n\nTravel anticipated: Rarely\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nR = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)\n\nPhysical Demand\n\nR\n\nO\n\nF\n\nStand or Sit\n\nX\n\nStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl\n\nX\n\nLifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs. lifted 5 lbs.)\n\nX\n\nCarry weight, lift\n\nX\n\nWalking\n\nX\n\nDriving\n\nX\n\nClimb (stairs/ladders) or balance\n\nX\n\nVisual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.\nCoordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.\nMental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.\n\nOther Duties:\n\nThis 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.\n\nA Career with Refresco\n\nRefresco Beverages US, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include:\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance\nHealth Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts\nLife and AD&D Insurance\nPet Insurance\nLegal Benefits\n401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match\n12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off\nWell-being Benefits\nDiscount and Total Reward Programs\n\nJoin Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!\n\nAny employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé 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 employment agency, person, or entity.\n\nEmployment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.\n\nRefresco Beverages US, Inc. 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 classification protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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