Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Refresco
Job overview
The Machine Operator US at Refresco is responsible for operating and maintaining production machinery in a high-speed beverage production environment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met to support the company's goal of distributing drinks worldwide.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves adhering to health and safety policies, maintaining production flow, performing equipment changeovers and minor maintenance, recording production data, sanitation duties, and collaborating with other departments to improve quality and efficiency.
Compensation and benefits
Refresco offers a competitive salary with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, well-being benefits, and discount programs.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in beverage production, forklift certification may be required, and skills in troubleshooting machinery, basic math, and safety protocols are essential.
Work environment and culture
Refresco promotes a solutions-based, innovative culture with passionate employees focused on continuous improvement and teamwork in a structured, fast-paced production environment.
Company information
Refresco is the world's largest bottler for retailers and A-brands, distributing beverages globally from sites in Europe and North America, known for innovation and quality in the beverage industry.
Job location and travel
The position is based in a fast-paced production plant with variable shifts including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays, with no travel required.
Unique job features
The job features working with cutting-edge beverage production machinery, adherence to strict safety and quality standards, and opportunities to contribute to a global leader in beverage bottling.
Company overview
Refresco is a leading independent bottler of beverages, specializing in producing and packaging a wide range of soft drinks, juices, and other non-alcoholic beverages. They operate on a global scale, serving both branded and private-label customers, and generate revenue through manufacturing, filling, and distributing beverage products for various brands and retailers. Founded in 1999 in the Netherlands, Refresco has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including the notable purchase of Cott's bottling activities in 2018, enhancing their market presence and production capabilities.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight experience in high-speed beverage production environments, emphasizing your ability to operate and maintain production machinery and forklifts safely and efficiently.
Focus on showcasing your adherence to health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food safety standards such as SQF, WHIMIS, or HACCP training, as these are critical for the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including Refresco’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility for the Machine Operator position.
Connect with current Refresco employees in the production or operations division on LinkedIn; start conversations by mentioning your enthusiasm for Refresco’s vision to put drinks on every table or ask about their experience with the company’s safety and quality standards.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'production machinery,' 'forklift certification,' 'Good Manufacturing Practices,' 'food safety,' 'quality assurance,' and 'machine maintenance' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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