Filling Machine Operator

Description

Vobev is the first independent can maker and filler in North America to streamline the beverage supply chain under one 1.3 million sq ft roof, shrinking lead times, reducing costs, and lowering the carbon footprint. Our culture, built on Safety, Quality, and People, fosters innovation and collaboration in an inclusive environment. We’re passionate about building world-class drinkable brands and need a pioneering team to deliver on this vision. Join us to disrupt the industry and make a difference every day.

SUMMARY

Responsible for operating and maintaining Krones can filling machines to ensure the efficient and accurate filling of cans with liquid products. You will work in our beverage manufacturing plant, contributing to the production of high-quality canned beverages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machine Setup: Set up the Krones can filling machine for production runs, including configuring settings such as can size, filling volume, and product type. Ensure the machine is clean and sanitized before initiating production.
• Machine Operation: Monitor the can filling machine during production to ensure proper operation. Load cans into the machine, oversee the filling, sealing, and labeling processes, and adjust as needed to maintain consistent product quality.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure filled cans meet required standards. Perform visual inspections, measure fill levels, and check for proper sealing to ensure quality and prevent defects.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve machine malfunctions or issues. Make minor adjustments, perform basic maintenance tasks, or contact maintenance personnel for more complex repairs to minimize downtime.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the can filling machine. Ensure proper sanitation for hygiene standards and conduct preventative maintenance tasks to keep the machine in optimal working condition.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate production and maintenance records. Document production quantities, machine settings, quality control checks, and maintenance activities to track efficiency, troubleshoot issues, and comply with regulatory requirements.

Shift:

Rotating 2-2-3 shift and overtime as needed.

Day shifts are from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Night shifts are from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Why Join Us: Vobev offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and PTO with opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are committed to safety and quality in all aspects of what we do. Vobev is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience operating Krones can filling machines or similar packaging machinery.

Computer Skills:

Must have basic knowledge of various computer software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and kneel. Regular fingering, grasping, and feeling: requires repetitive movement with frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls and hand-eye coordination.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus regularly.

Other Requirements:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must be at least 21 years of age in areas with legal regulations regarding the handling and proximity to alcohol.

Vobev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.