Can Line Operator

 Have you ever enjoyed Coca-Cola®, PowerAde®, Body Armor®, or Monster Energy® or perhaps sipped on a Gold Peak Tea®, SmartWater® or Minute Maid Juice®? If the answer is yes, then you know the Chesterman Company! We are an independent Coca-Cola Bottler with our corporate office located in Sioux City, Iowa. We have been making quality beverages for the Midwest since 1872 and supplying them from 14 distribution centers across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

Position Summary:  To start up, operate, and shut down the equipment on the can line. Work as a backup on the bottle line as needed.          

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Must be able to learn and operate all machinery on the can line and bottle line
• Watch operation of palletizers
• Operate the can line filler/seamer safely and efficiently.
• Operate the Hicone, tray maker and the multi-packer effectively and efficiently
• Keep multipacker running
• Change over products
• Watch for crushed and down bottles
• Keep floor area clean and picked up
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned 

Education/Experience:

• High-School Diploma/GED
• No experience necessary – on the job training is performed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Communication Skills
• Dexterity Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English to be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers and to operate equipment.

Work Environment:  Works in a warehouse. Ear protection is required in production areas.  Eye protection required while on forklift. Must wear hair/beard net in designated areas. May work extended hours or days to complete production.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual and auditory abilities required to do the job
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and handling product
• Ability to lift/carry <50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull <50 lbs.

Job Status: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; occasional Saturdays. 4pm-shift completion

EOE

Pay: $19.57 per hour