Job Description

Industrial Beverage Manufacturing

Pay Rate

$18.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on experience

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position working 6 days per week, including weekends. Overtime may be required based on production needs.

Position Summary

The Machine Operator / Technician is responsible for operating and monitoring production machines in an industrial beverage manufacturing environment. This position helps keep the production line running safely, efficiently, and according to quality and food safety standards.

The right candidate must be reliable, safety-focused, willing to learn, and able to work a 6-day schedule, including weekends.

Key Responsibilities

The Machine Operator / Technician will:

• Operate production equipment safely and correctly.
• Monitor machines during production to make sure they are running properly.
• Make basic machine adjustments when needed.
• Check for product defects, jams, leaks, or equipment issues.
• Report machine problems to the supervisor or maintenance team.
• Support line start-up, shut-down, cleaning, and changeovers.
• Follow all GMP, food safety, quality, and safety rules.
• Complete production paperwork or system entries accurately.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and team members.
• Help meet production goals while maintaining safety and product quality.
• Follow attendance, overtime, and weekend work expectations.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• Previous machine operating, production, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in beverage, food, packaging, or industrial production is a plus.
• Basic mechanical understanding or willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work 6 days per week, including weekends.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the shift.

Preferred Experience

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with fillers, labelers, packers, palletizers, conveyors, or similar equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Forklift or pallet jack experience.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements

This position may require the employee to:

• Stand and walk for long periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
• Work around moving machines, noise, and production materials.
• Wear required PPE.
• Work in hot, cold, wet, or fast-moving production areas.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, responsible, and willing to grow. This is a good opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in industrial beverage manufacturing and develop stronger machine operating and technical skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial Cleaning Equipment Operation
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Heavy Material Handling
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Packaging Experience
• Meets Physical Requirements