Machine Operator

Are you looking to drive your income? Come join our quality team that offers a NEW Pay for Performance program! By learning and efficiently performing the duties listed in each level below, you can receive increases to your pay.

We have openings for a Machine Operator to join our team. The general goal of this position is to fulfill or exceed scheduling expectations. This will be achieved by ensuring a safe working environment, building teamwork, increasing productivity, and increasing employee morale to efficiently run all production orders. This job will require a good understanding of basic planning and monitoring of inventories and progress on the line. You will be expected to train employees in activities related to your success.

Freshpack is a custom cheese packaging company that develops and innovates cheese products and packaging. Our products can be found in all 50 states and in most major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has grown from 15 to 290+ employees. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are poised for substantial growth over the next 3-5 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, adjust, and troubleshoot packaging equipment to maintain efficient production.
• Monitor product quality and ensure finished products meets customer specifications and company standards.
• Follow all food safety, quality, GMP, and safety requirements.
• Complete required production documentation, including downtime tracking, production records, and other operational logs.
• Track and report usage of packaging materials and other production supplies.
• Identify equipment, quality, or process issues and communicate concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with line changeovers, product startups, and new product trials.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Train and assist new employees, transferred employees, and cross-trained employees on equipment operation, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area.