Production Operator

Production OperatorJoin a team where every bottle starts with you! As a Production Operator, you'll help keep our water bottling lines flowing by operating equipment, monitoring quality, and working with your teammates to meet production goals safely and efficiently.Bring your energy, reliability, and willingness to learn, and we'll provide the opportunity to build your skills and grow your career in manufacturing.Job SpecificationsEducation – High School diploma or GED requiredJob Related Experience – Some manufacturing experience preferredSupervision Given – NoneSupervision Received – Production Manager and/or Supervisor, or LeadJob Summary:Production operators tend machines such as fillers, labelers, packaging, cappers, palletizers, etc. used for bottling water. They will operate manufacturing equipment in an efficient and safe manner while ensuring package and product quality.Essential Job Duties:Will perform basic machine operations to include; stacking raw material, handling finished product cases, performing quality inspections and minor machine adjustments.Monitors the flow of outgoing finished goods and correct any disturbance in the flow of those goods.Cleans equipment and line continually throughout the shift and maintains a clean work area.Expedites repairs to the line; working with maintenance as necessary.Keeps daily records of down time and machine operations.Must follow all established Good Manufacturing Practices.Required Qualifications:High School diploma or GED is requiredSome manufacturing experience with a beverage, food or liquid consumer products manufacturer is preferred.Prior knowledge of GMP's, sanitation standards and FDA requirements is helpful.Must be able to stand for extended periods of time – 12 hour shifts.Basic math skills are needed.Must be able to work flexible hours.Good organizational skills.Good interpersonal skills.Good communication skills – oral and written.Non-Essential Job Duties:Performs related work as required.In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Sitting - Approximately 0% of the time.Standing - Approximately 50% of the time.Walking - Approximately 50% of the time.Bending/stooping - ConstantlyCrouching - ConstantlyPushing/Pulling - ConstantlyLifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs. - FrequentlyVerbal communication - ConstantlyWritten communication - ConstantlyHearing normal conversation - FrequentlySight, including near acuity and depth perception - FrequentlyFood Safety:General HACCP/SQFGood Manufacturing PracticesPre-requisite program SecurityChemicalCleaning and SanitationAssociated Standard Operating ProceduresWe invest in our people with competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and tuition assistance, providing employees with the resources to support their well-being, plan for their future, and develop the skills needed to advance their careers.