Machine Operator

Location: Fort Smith, AR, US

Careers that unlock the magic of human connection  

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, and Avión™ Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!  

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Here, we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business! 

The hourly range for this role, based in Fort Smith is $18.00 to $22.50. The range will vary if outside of this location.  Base salaries Hourly Rates are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position. 

Position Summary

To operate assigned bottling equipment.   To assure consistent product quality, minimize waste, maintain a safe and clean work environment and maximize equipment effectiveness.  Please note that some individuals may be tasked with specialized duties (such as Dry Supplies or Change Parts) and so may have additional job functions in place of or in addition to those list below, but that these individuals fall under the same pay scale and general expectations as any other employee classified as an Operator, and can be used as a “standard” Operator at any time.

Accountabilities

• Safely operate one or more of the following machines or combination of machines:  depalletizer, unloader, cleaner, filler, capper, labeler, lot coder, case packer, case coder, palletizer.  Tag and report all equipment defects on machinery and assist with repairs as needed. Utilize component reconciliation process completely and correctly to prevent excessive inventory variances.
• Safely and efficiently operate equipment at performance level defined for each task
• Perform changeovers as required for each piece of machinery. Ensure machine functions correctly at budgeted efficiency once changeover is complete.
• Safely and efficiently changeover from one package to another
• Perform on-line quality checks as specified in work instructions.
• On-line quality checks executed and documented. Monitoring records completed on time.  Any deviations reported to team lead.
• Observe good manufacturing practices, good housekeeping and follow all safety rules as required. Wear all safety equipment, like eye protection, ear protection, and safety shoes, etc as required.
• Safety and cleaning checks are done, all measures must remain below performance guidelines.
• Support the Pernod Ricard Safety Culture initiative and report any safety risk or concerns to department management.
• Must follow written PPE requirements and abide by all safety guidelines outlined in procedures and work instructions.
• Employees are required to report all accidents, incidents, and near-misses immediately. These would include all non-disabling and disabling injuries and occupational illnesses, fatalities, fires, and explosions, property damage, chemical spills, and any incident having the potential for property damage or personal injury.
• Achieve the corporate objective on lost time accident.

Scope

• Relationships:  List those in and outside the Company with whom the job holder has regular, work- related contact and describe the nature of the interaction.
• Level of Confidentiality Required: Low
• Financial Responsibility - Low: May track or report data and handle administrative tasks

Requirements

- Education:

• High School or equivalent is preferred

- Experience/Background:           

• Manufacturing/Mechanical

- QSE Requirements:

Demonstrate commitment to the PR USA, Fort Smith QSE Management System poli