Machine Operator

Facility and Work Location
- Richmond, Richmond
- Posting Locations - Richmond
- Job Function - Warehouse Operations
- Employee Type - Regular Employee FT Hourly
- Wage/Hour - $38.10

**About This Opportunity**:
The Machine Operator is responsible for operating various manual and automated equipment in the production process.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate high-speed filling and packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner; understand and perform the minor servicing and lockout tagout procedures when necessary.
- Set-up machinery and ensure all materials are correct and readily available to use in the production process.
- Confirm the delivery and accuracy of raw materials for production and the corresponding documentation.
- Troubleshoot equipment faults; comprehend and communicate correct root cause of malfunctions to the appropriate parties.
- Analyze the issues or malfunctions that occur with the machine and communicate to the necessary parties utilizing productions two-way radio system and/or speaking in person.
- Perform the process of filling branded containers, either cans or bottles, with liquid product.
- Monitor and maintain blow-mold technology for production of various Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) sizes.
- Input product and line performance data into both the Line Information System (LIS) and Infinity Quality System (IQS).
- Feed bottles or cardboard carton materials into an automated machine to produce and form a variety of different package types for aluminum cans or PET bottles.
- Palletize finished product and shrink wrap for inventory, storage and distribution with the use of Radio Frequency (RF) scanning Intelligent pallet labeling and warehouse management system.
- Conduct visual quality inspections of product and enters quality information into the Infinity QS database system; communicates any out-of-specification findings and takes appropriate action.
- Safely operate forklift to secure replenishment of raw materials for production and execute proper placement of finished product in the warehouse.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment in assigned area.

**Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one year of work experience required.
- Prior experience in machine operation in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Previous experience working in high-speed industrial environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of industrial technology, a plus.
- Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, and reading comprehension strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Lean methodologies and TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) processes, including 5S (Sort, Set in order, Sanitize, Standardize, Sustain), Root-Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement practices preferred.

**About Us: Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada**

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide.

**Important**

All offers of employment at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (“Coke Canada Bottling”) are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and drivers abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns in regards to this once you are contacted for further consideration.