Hot Fill Machine Operator - Multiple Shifts Available

About the role

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

Responsibilities

• Operate the hot fill line equipment
• Verify proper product temperature, fill levels, flow rates, and cooling parameters
• Maintain product quality and safety standards
• Follow cleaning schedules and replenish materials as needed
• Operate the labeling equipment on the hot fill line
• Load labels and verify label application accuracy
• Enter production data in Sherlock
• Verify printer operation, ink levels, coding accuracy, and application speed
• Follow changeover, shutdown, and cleaning (CIP) procedures
• Operate the filling and capping systems
• Verify correct recipe selection, bottle type, caps, and packaging materials
• Ensure proper sealing, torque, and container integrity
• Monitor for leaks, defects, or contamination risks
• Operate the palletizer on the hot fill line
• Verify packaging size, correct film, case coding/labels, pallet patterns, and wrapping
• Ensure correct pallet type and accurate case counts per pallet
• Confirm finished pallets are properly labeled and ready for distribution
• Confirm compliance with company policies and standards for cost control, waste reduction, product quality, food safety (GMP, HACCP, SQF), and employee safety
• Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and adjust machine controls accordingly
• Perform equipment setup for daily production, including mechanical setup and recipe verification
• Monitor critical control points (CCPs), including temperature, hold times, and cooling processes
• Hear alarms and respond quickly to prevent downtime or product loss
• Monitor machine operations to prevent downtime and maintain efficiency
• Communicate issues with supervisors, maintenance, quality control personnel, and other operators
• Record production data such as cycles, downtime, faults, and quality checks in Sherlock
• Inspect finished product to ensure it meets quality and safety standards
• Follow GMP protocols in and around the hot fill production area
• Follow all safety rules and requirements
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean work environment
• Clean and sanitize floors and equipment as required during shifts
• Other similar or related duties as requested or assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of manufacturing experience as a machine operator
• Experience in the food/beverage industry (hot fill experience preferred)
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Mechanically inclined
• Comfortable with technology and computers
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Prioritize organizational skills

Qualifications

• Frequent: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Occasional: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using the LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.
• Vision: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high-speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.
• Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans.

Skills

• Manufacturing experience
• Hot fill operation
• Quality assurance
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Growth and development potential
• 401-K
• Life & Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Fairs
• Gym Membership Discounts

Pay

Starting Pay: $20.00/hour + (based on experience)

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:00PM-10:30PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM