Beverage Production Operator

Machine Operations

We're looking for skilled operators to join our team to support daily production safely and efficiently operating our tetra-pak machines. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and high food safety standards.

A and C Crew: 6am-6:30pm

B and D Crew: 6pm-6:30am

10% shift differential when working overnight hours, $2/hr when working weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Filler:

• Operate and monitor production filler equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity to customer standards and specifications.
• Safely and efficiently set up, operate and clean filler machines/equipment as assigned.
• Actively participate in startup, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment; clearing jams and reporting malfunctions to Supervisor as needed.
• Complete instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequencies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed work logs and inventory records.
• Perform machine cleaning and sanitizing per company SOPs
• Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.

Downline:

• Operation and cleaning of the downline packaging equipment. This includes but is not limited to the Conveyors, Labelers, Drop Packer, Taper, Palletizer, and Case Erector
• Cleaning and CIP functions on the downstream equipment and surrounding area as dictated by the master sanitation plan
• Coordination of label and product changes on the downstream equipment
• Reporting any safety or maintenance issues to your immediate supervisor or by filling out work order requests
• Maintains a high level of productivity in complying with the position requirements

Support:

• Visually inspect the packaging prior to stacking
• Ensuring all boxes are stacked as specified based on item, pallet, and quantity per pallet
• Assist Line Operator with cleaning and quality control operations
• Rotate line duties as requested by the Line Operator

All positions maintain a high level of housekeeping and operating in a safe work environment. Partners also abide by all internal policies. This includes GMP, attendance, productivity, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• High attention to detail
• Quality mindset
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization
• Dependable
• Previous experience working with high-speed equipment or, working in manufacturing, preferred
• Flexible work schedule and the ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma preferred

Certification/Licensure:

• Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.
• Must be able to complete and pass required Wonderlic test