SUMMARY The Machine Operator repackages various types of wire & cable products on repackaging lines as assigned. He/ she operates equipment in a cost-effective manner while maintaining a safe work place and ensuring product quality by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and areas of responsibility may be assigned as needed. Safety – each operator is responsible for his/her personal safety and the safety of those around him/her. Quality – each operator is responsible for the quality of the product produced on his / her equipment. Production – each operator is responsible for meeting production goals in a cost effective manner. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 and ensure a safe work environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
See More Details >>Job Title: Machine Operator 1 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Operations Reports to: Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. This position can operate Loram’s on track MOW equipment and/or on track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes. In this role you may be assigned to various types of equipment platforms dependent on business needs and demands. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Safety Focused • Ability to lead a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks. • Consistently follows safe work processes, procedures and rules • Understands on track safety and can explain specifics when asked • Able to locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge • Conducts machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards and communicates conditions to the operator or supervisor and performs common repairs as instructed. Provides accurate feedback that allows machine leadership to make maintenance decisions • Accurately records and reports common parts used to supervisor, including floor stock • Performs maintenance and repairs according to set schedules and policies • Accurately describes gauge and HMI functions as they relate to machine operation • Demonstrates the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: • Safety Awareness • Values Based • Learning on the Fly • Action Oriented • Listening • Personal Learning REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: External: 2+ Years Demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations. 2+ Years Demonstrated ability to learn communicate verbally and in writing and learn best practices. 1+ year experience Heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike). Heavy Maintenance/ Construction equipment maintenance. Basic administration computer skills. Working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations cellar or tethered. Internal: 3+ Months Experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; Some assignments require Excavator experience. Meet all relevant or applicable pre-qualifications as noted in the general description for this role and Loram’s career development matrix. 1+ year experience Heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike). Heavy Maintenance/ Construction equipment maintenance. Basic administration computer skills. Working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations cellar or tethered. Licenses/Certifications: Maintain Railroad Certifications, CPR/First Aid, valid Driver’s License WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • 100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation. • Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning. • Excellent communication skills used within any social context. • Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell. • Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception. • Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment. BENEFITS: Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization. COMPENSATION: Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation. Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 - $21.00 Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rev: May 2025
See More Details >>Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. 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). • Ability to read, understand, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule and communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties. • Maintain production flow on machinery 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. • 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 understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues. • Perform minor machine 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, beverage production experience preferred. • 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 all required monthly 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 X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs lifted 15lbs) X Carry weight, lift X Walking X Push/Pull 80 lbs. X Driving (Forklift) X Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance X • 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. 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, Inc. Refresco Beverages, 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, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees. 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.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Sikeston, MO, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs or postsecondary education. These programs, which can last 4-5 years, provide a blend of hands-on experience and classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists employed across the United States, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Sikeston, MO, machinists can expect to earn an average wage of $491 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $80,640 annually. Trade schools and apprenticeship programs, such as those offered by local technical colleges, provide aspiring machinists with the necessary training and credentials to enter this rewarding field, which offers strong earning potential and opportunities for career advancement.
