Location: Lexington,KY, USA
Position Summary To serve our internal and external customers by ensuring that production machines are set up and operated according to established company standards Essential Functions Operates production machine (e.g. palletizer, depalletizer, denester, case packer) according to established company standards; ensures machine is set for correct specifications (e.g. package size). Ensures that the correct raw materials (e.g. bottles, cans, caps, lids) are run through equipment according to product being produced and that quality of raw materials meets established company standards; performs raw material and machine changeovers. Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment. Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. any issues with G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. equipment, product quality and production process) and other information; supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments. Performs code checks, taste tests and other quality tests; calculates efficiencies. Completes code check reports, taste test reports, production reports, time off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards. Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required. Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to machine to ensure it is operating according to established standards. Maintains cleanliness of work area (e.g. cleans up any product and/or container spills; disposes of trash and recycling materials into proper containers). Education Level Minimum High School or GED Experience 0 - 1 years of machine operator and/or production line experience; previous beverage production experience strongly preferred. Additional Requirements Knowledge of: beverage production process; beverage industry. Skill in: internal customer G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. service. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read and write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition and subtraction); be trained on operating a computer, palletizer, depalletizer, case packer, labeler, coder and other mechanical equipment. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity