Machine Minder (2nd Shift)

We 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 American, 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.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game. Contractual starting hourly wage is $22.50 hour. 50 per hour increase and after a full year of employment your wage rate will be increased to the current contractual wage rate. Shift Differential additional $.20 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shift schedules.
Machine Operator
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for providing the customer with the highest quality product in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Machine Operator is also responsible for monitoring and operating machinery on the production lines to comply with the established standard operating practices for each customer.
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
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies
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; Record all necessary information for production and quality records. 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 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
Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. 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
Timely and accurately completes all required monthly training
Follows equipment down-time escalation process schedule
1-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed
Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet
Travel Requirements:
~0% travel anticipated

Driving (Forklift) X
Visual/Sensory This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
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.
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.