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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. 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?

Essential Job Functions:
• 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, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety
gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or
governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Possesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, effectively communicate issues or
deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain production flow of machine(s) by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw materials to
the equipment, and performing minor servicing if and when needed.
• Follow all Quality Assurance and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Follow standard operating procedures to perform equipment changeovers; ability to read imperial and metric
measurements.
• Completely and accurately record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate
downtime reports and documentation.
• Responsible for performing equipment and general sanitation in your work area or as assigned by leadership.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and reduce waste.
• Ability to accurately identify raw material defects that could impact production quality, reduce efficiencies, and
increase waste.
• May assist in training new employees.
• Ability to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by leadership including but not limited to cross training, general and plant
sanitation, inventory management, training, etc.

Required Skills:
• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment required. Ability to independently and efficiently
operate and troubleshoot required manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to gain a firm understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of
technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Adeptness in basic mathematical abilities.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting gauges, thermometers, and weight measurements.
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.

Competencies:
• Problem-Solving Skills – ability to troubleshoot machinery and production issues efficiently, collaborating with others
to resolve complex issues.• Teamwork – Collaboration with coworkers to achieve production targets, support for team members, and contribution
to a positive work environment.
• Documentation Skills – accurate recording of production data, completion of required paperwork or electronic
documentation, and maintenance of organized records.
• Safety Awareness – knowledge of safety protocols, hazard identification, and adherence to safety regulations at all
times. Timely and accurately completes monthly Alchemy and all additional required training.
• Communication Skills – Effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors, reporting
issues accurately, and collaborating to ensure smooth workflow. Follows equipment down-time escalation process
schedule.

Education and Experience:
• High School Certification or equivalent.
• 1-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Working Conditions:
• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime
scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require
hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and
supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.

Travel Requirements:
• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements:
R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand R O F
Stand = F
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl = O
Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs lifted 15lbs) = O
Carry weight, lift = )
Walking - F
Push/Pull 80 lbs. = O
Driving (Forklift) = R
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance = O

• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned
at any time with or without notice.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity,
gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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