Job Description

Machine Operator

To serve our internal and external customers by ensuring that production machines are set up and operated according to established company standards

Essential Functions
• Operates production machine (e.g. palletizer, depalletizer, denester, case packer) according to established company standards; ensures machine is set for correct specifications (e.g. package size).
• Ensures that the correct raw materials (e.g. bottles, cans, caps, lids) are run through equipment according to product being produced and that quality of raw materials meets established company standards; performs raw material and machine changeovers.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. any issues with equipment, product quality and production process) and other information; supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments.
• Performs code checks, taste tests and other quality tests; calculates efficiencies.
• Completes code check reports, taste test reports, production reports, time off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
• Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to machine to ensure it is operating according to established standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area (e.g. cleans up any product and/or container spills; disposes of trash and recycling materials into proper containers).

Education
High School or GED required

Experience
0 - 1 years of machine operator and/or production line experience; previous beverage production experience strongly preferred.

Other Requirements
Knowledge of: beverage production process; beverage industry. Skill in: internal customer service. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read and write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition and subtraction); be trained on operating a computer, palletizer, depalletizer, case packer, labeler, coder and other mechanical equipment. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.