Packaging Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Responsibilities

• Operates machines within assigned area, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control.
• Performs chemical cleaning within assigned area, both on daily turnaround and unplanned intervals.
• Escalates acute and chronic machine and organizational issues to Line Specialist and/or Lead as required.
• Supports existing line operation documentation (e.g., Gemba boards, changeover checklists, 5S, centerlines, and CIL tracking) by completing required tasks and documentation at specified intervals.
• Supports new initiatives by providing feedback, writing and training others on procedures, and adopting new tasks and documentation.
• Accountable for keeping and maintaining assigned tools.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Level of Responsibility

• Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed.
• Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility and recommends actions/alternatives to supervisor and others.
• Limited or no customer contact; indirect contribution to revenue-generating efforts.
• Decisions or actions may moderately impact other departments and external relationships.
• Errors are usually detected after the fact and may cause moderate interruptions or delays.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work environment is cold/damp and involves exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other minor inconveniences.
• Occasional physical exertion, including lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
• Extensive standing, repetitive motion (hands/wrists), climbing, and balancing.
• Moderate concentration required for moderately complex tasks; occasional visual effort.
• Some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
• Less than 25% travel required (to other sites via airplane).
• Flexibility to work different shifts, days, weekends, or overtime as required, sometimes for weeks at a time.

Core Values

• Honor Food – Create and produce the best-tasting, safest, all-natural recipes striving for perfection in every batch.
• Honor Each Other – Develop trusting, respectful, and mutually rewarding relationships with team members and business partners.
• Honor Development – Recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths, and interests to strengthen and grow the team.
• Honor Innovation – Continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance (low or no cost).
• 401k.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Assistance.