Production Machine Operator I
Refresco
Waco, TX
Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. 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. 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. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Essential Job Functions:
- 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 (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)
- Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
- Ability to 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 if and when 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.
- Responsible for performing 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.
- Ability to 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.
- Demonstrates the ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of 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 WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred.
- Forklift certification may be required.
- Problem-Solving Skills – ability to troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently, collaborating with others to resolve complex issues.
- Teamwork – Collaboration with coworkers to achieve production targets, support for team members, and contribution to a positive work environment.
- Documentation Skills – accurate recording of production data, completion of required paperwork or electronic documentation, and maintenance of organized records.
- Safety Awareness – knowledge of safety protocols, hazard identification, and adherence to safety regulations at all times. Timely and accurately completes all required monthly training.
- Communication 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.
- 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.
- Work 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.
- 0% travel anticipated.
- Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
- Mental Stress – There is 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 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.
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Well-being benefits
- Discount programs
Posted 2025-10-30
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