What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Line Operator position at RTD Beverages?
RTD Beverages, located in Covington, LA, is a water bottling manufacturing facility that produces evamor water.
The Line Operator is responsible for safely operating production equipment within the manufacturing facility and ensuring that quality products are produced timely and efficiently.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:30pm
Responsibilities:
- Operate production equipment efficiently according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and food/employee safety requirements and guidelines to meet daily labor and waste goals as planned and driven by management
- Utilize Digital Production System (Redzone) to track downtime, perform quality compliance documents and communicate with support functions
- Complete change overs for their assigned equipment and/or production line
- Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality
- Read and follow instructions regarding daily expectations, requirements, or specifications
- Accurately completes all quality, traceability, and production paperwork
- Report any product deficiencies, food, or safety concerns to supervisor
- Perform minor equipment adjustments to ensure equipment is operating optimally
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and assists others with product change overs
- Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
- Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
- Support and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action plan
- Support food safety, quality, and legality
- Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of machine operating/production experience preferred
- Technical skills include the ability to start and stop equipment, complete a changeover, and operate one piece of equipment
- Interpersonal skills include good verbal and written communication, good time management skills and the ability to follow rules and directions
- Leadership skills include a positive attitude, being a team player and self-leadership
We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
- Company‑Paid Disability
- Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
- And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being
Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.
RTD Beverages, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.