Production Operator

7 days ago


Gainesville, Georgia, United States National Beverage Full time
Job Overview

This role involves setting up, adjusting, maintaining, and configuring processing equipment according to assigned specifications, as well as regular communication with production personnel and supervisors and the completion of required paperwork.

Key Responsibilities
  • Turn on all support equipment necessary to run the facility as needed.
  • Perform visual inspections and complete documentation during the run to ensure defect-free work.
  • Load corrugate, labels, bottles/cans, glue, carriers, etc., in appropriate machines.
  • Perform minor package change-overs on equipment as required, as well as change-over to proper raw material.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment with regards to cleaning and clearing them of debris and materials.
  • Assist line mechanics in machinery repair or other tasks as needed.
  • Ensure that all equipment is on and functioning properly prior to starting a run.
  • Perform visual inspection of boxes to ensure proper box/tray is used and the graphics on the box/tray are acceptable.
  • Monitor the flow of materials, i.e., cans/bottles/boxes/trays, etc., into appropriate machines. Clear jams if necessary.
  • Ensure proper coding is on the bottle, cans, boxes/trays, and if applicable, the graphics are acceptable.
  • Ensure closures and lids are properly applied.
  • Verify flavor and size according to schedule.
  • Report any major defects to the Lead person and/or Manager.
  • Monitor the machine while running. Check to see that all bottles, cans are packed into the box correctly.
  • Fill glue pots as necessary.
  • Verify case code is correct as scheduled.
  • Clear your machine of all products at the end of each run and at the end of your shift.
  • Follow the work rules at all times. GMP compliance MUST be adhered to at all times.
  • Report any quality issues to the Lead person, QA Technician, and/or Manager.
  • Assist in relieving other operators for lunch breaks.
  • Keep your work area clean at all times.
  • Shut down all equipment at the end of shift if the line is going down for the day.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Language Skills

The ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents. The ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives. The ability to effectively present information to management.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, sit for long periods of time, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach, and turn to access files and office equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to push or pull with a dolly or pallet jack up to 500 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Field positions will be exposed to various unfamiliar conditions where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn and which may include, but are not limited to, manufacturing and warehouse plants, and other venues as directed by supervisor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but increases significantly in warehouse and manufacturing plants.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience required.
  • Prior bottling/canning experience a plus.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Favorable background and drug test.
  • Able and willing to work a flexible Full Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.

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