Flavour Manufacturing Wexford
is currently seeking to recruit a permanent
Production Operator
for its manufacturing and innovation facility based in Wexford Town.
This Wexford facility is part of The Coca-Cola Business System – the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with some of the world's best loved brands.
Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognisable brands, our Company's portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands including Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fanta, Sprite and Diet Coke.
This position will perform a wide variety of tasks in the overall operation of the plant using Company Quality system guidelines to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
These tasks will be in materials handling, processing, blending, filling and labelling areas.
These will require a level of computer literacy, mechanical aptitude, and physical effort.
This position may be required to work on a two-cycle shift pattern.
Key Responsibilities
Perform production activities for equipment set up, package filling and labelling, and records retention using the Coca Cola Quality System guidelines in order to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction
Prepare all equipment used in the manufacturing process prior to use in order to ensure smooth, sanitary and safe operation.
Operate various machines as needed in order to ensure proper packaging of ingredients
Maintain the plant's manufacturing equipment in sanitary condition according to Company GMP policies and procedures in order to assure the quality of the manufactured product
Perform final quality check/inspection for accuracy and visible damage prior to shipment to customer
Safeguard Company trademarks that standardize and protect all information surrounding confidential ingredients and flavours manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company in order to prevent breach of trademark security within the Company
Protect all intellectual property, information and technology surrounding confidential processes and products using established legal safeguards in order to prevent a breach of trademark security within the Company
Skills and Experience required
Leaving Certificate or equivalent
3+ years' experience in Food/Beverage/Pharma environment
Good mechanical aptitude
Aptitude for operating machinery and equipment
Aptitude for computers and demonstrated computer literacy
SAP experience is an advantage
Demonstrated experience in team-based environment
Organised, methodical, tidy and the ability to work in a controlled and structured way
Quality focused and excellent attention to detail
Excellent problem solving and solid judgement skills
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Fork truck experience is desirable
What You'll Do for Us
Ensure efficient operation of case forming, case packing, labeling and all other downstream equipment
Perform package quality checks and maintain accurate records and logs
Work directly with maintenance personnel, other line personnel and management to problem-solve to ensure maximum production efficiencies
Troubleshoot and correct machinery or quality problems
Prepare all equipment used in the manufacturing process to ensure smooth, sanitary, and safe operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be certified on training plan for this position within 6 months of start date
The ability to read, write and speak the English language is required
Working knowledge of production environment and machinery
Attention to detail and the ability to visually identify materials defects
Computer literacy and strong mechanical aptitude
The ability to use common hand tools and small power tools is required
Good math and communication skills are essential
Flexibility to work any shift as required in a 24/5 operating facility with little notice
Must be a team player and be willing to rotate positions as needed
Participation in job development training and cross-training on all equipment is required
What We Can Do for You
Experience: Join a global organization with unlimited growth opportunities.
Benefits: Full benefits package that starts on day one of employment.
Learning & Development: The ability to learn manufacturing process from a leader in the industry.
Skills
Mechanical Aptitude
English Writing
English Language
Computer Literacy
Troubleshooting
Machine Operations
Mathematics
Lifting Operations
Forklift License
Communication
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