Seasonal Machine Operator

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?  Key Accountabilities: The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position of machine specific (i.e. Labeller, Filler, Depalletizer, Mead, Kayat, Palletizer, Harkness, etc.) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies:

• 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, steel toe boots and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food

requirements.

• Must have an in-depth, operational knowledge of the machine being operated and other related equipment.
• Adhere to the production schedule and communicate with the Lead Hand, regarding problems or changes that

may be necessary.

• Constantly monitor the line when running for down bottles/cans, low fills, faulty packaging, damage, missing

or out of registration labels as applicable.

• Monitor finished product and/or cases for proper closures/seams, date and product codes and damaged or out

of specification packaging.

• Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Perform changeovers as efficiently and carefully as possible. Ensure that the correct settings and parts are

installed and that no mechanical defects exist, that may cause damage to the equipment or product.

• Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and

documentation.

• Keep equipment and the surrounding area clean and free of debris at all times, including end of shift. Garbage

and recycling containers must be emptied at the end of the shift.

• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out

of specification or damaged product.

• Perform any other duties assigned by a Lead Hand, or Management

Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience preferred
• Good interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Must be able to work shift rotations (AM and PM shifts).

Education and Experience:

• High School Certification
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

Working Conditions:

• Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of

moderate weight.

• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Competencies: TBD Seasonal Rate: $25.00/hrA Career with Refresco  Refresco Beverages Canada, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to permanent employees, which include: 

• Extended Health Care/Dental/Vision
• Disability
• Basic Life Insurance / Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Group Retirement: RRSP, DPSP or Pension Plan
• Paid Company holidays (11 to 12 days), plus vacation, and paid time off
• Well-being benefits
• Safety Equipment allowances
• Years of Service Awards
• Discount programs / Group Perks

  Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!   Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages Canada, Inc.  Refresco Beverages, Canada Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.  Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages Canada, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.  Refresco Beverages Canada, 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, province, or local law.