Food and Beverage Production Operator

Job Summary

The production operator is responsible for working the line with the team at all times. Our facility is kept at a cool temperature and it’s a wet environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in the production lines at all times.
• Work with equipment to press juice, blend, recipes, and fill machines.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot juice processing machinery including mixers, blenders, and fillers.
• Prepare raw product to be run through the machine.
• Tend or operate machines that produce product.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
• Stop machine when malfunctions occur, clear jams, and report malfunctions.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Follow strict quality control standards to ensure the highest product quality.
• Perform routine cleaning of production equipment and coordinate maintenance activities with the maintenance team.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings to meet production quotas.
• Report and communicate promptly both unresolved and anticipated problems.
• Package finished products into appropriate containers and prepare them for shipment.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a hygienic production environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment; food and beverage is a must.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Competencies, Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced production schedule.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and organized; work on multiple projects concurrently, set priorities, and follows through.
• Conflict resolution skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of the position, the employee will be required to:
• Stand, walk, sit, twist the body, reach with hands/arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch/crawl
• Use hands repeatedly to handle, move, and/or lift objects up to 50lbs
• Communicate, talk, and hear in an environment with reasonable manufacturing noise levels
• The employee may occasionally be required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Adhere to safety protocols – wear appropriate safety gear/personal protective equipment such as: list here

While performing the duties of the position, the work environment:

• Work in fluctuating temperature environments of refrigeration and non-refrigeration. May be noisy due to juicing machines and other equipment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time, hourly, non-exempt
• Expected start time is 7:00 AM with a flexible end time depending on production needs – occasional overtime required.

Travel

No travel is required for this role

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This role requires occasional overtime. Are you able to work overtime?
• The shift for this role begins at 7:00 AM and ends when production needs are met. Are you able to work within these requirements?

Work Location: In person

Experience:

• Food and Beverage : 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Cleveland, OH 44103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15