Machine Operator III - Night Shift

Company: Refresco
Location: Joplin
Posted on: January 31, 2026

Job Description:

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! 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 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. Ability to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues. Will assist in training new employees. Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance. 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. Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred. Forklift certification may be required. A Career with Refresco Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include: Medical/dental/vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) savings plan with company match Paid holidays and vacation Well-being benefits Discount programs 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 US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US 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 US, 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Refresco Beverages US, 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, 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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