Machine Operator Lead US

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious : to put our drinks on every table.

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 America, 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. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too : Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think : how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Essential Job Functions :

• 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 (including but not limited to hairnets / beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip / oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and / or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Ability to acquire an in-depth, operational knowledge of the assigned line’s operating equipment as well as other ancillary or offline related equipment.
• Adhere to the production schedule and communicate with the Supervisor, regarding problems or changes that may be necessary.
• Monitor the production line for defects such as downed bottles / cans, low fills, faulty packaging, damage, and misaligned labels, while accurately identifying raw material issues that could impact production quality, reduce efficiency, or increase waste.
• Monitor finished product and / or cases for proper closures / seams, date and product codes and damaged or out of specification packaging.
• Following standard operating procedures and reading both imperial and metric measurements, perform changeovers efficiently and carefully, ensuring the correct settings and parts are installed and that no mechanical defects exist that could damage equipment or product.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Perform all end of shift duties to ensure smooth transition for incoming shift.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product. Foster a positive team environment to promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Possesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, effectively communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain production flow machine(s) by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials to the equipment, and performing minor servicing when needed.
• Follow all Quality Control and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Ability to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
• Will assist in training new employees.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.

Required Skills :

Competencies :

Education and Experience :

Working Conditions :

Travel Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand

Stand or Sit

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs. lifted 5 lbs.)

Carry weight, lift

Walking

Driving

Climb (stairs / ladders) or balance

Other Duties :

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits :

Pay Range : $$ per hour, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives

Status : Non-Exempt

The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications / licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems

that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs (such as whether the position requires regular and necessary travel).

How to apply :

Application deadline : 1 / 2 / 2026 - 2 / 6 / 2026 (the application deadline is a good-faith estimate and may be extended in certain circumstances)

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.