1st Shift Food Packaging Machine Operator: Setup & Quality

Fresh Express Salads; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads is seeking a dedicated operator for packaging line maintenance and machine operation in Harrisburg, PA. The role includes setup, routine maintenance, and quality checks to ensure product integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and mechanical aptitude, with basic math skills and the ability to produce routine reports. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; physical stamina is required for long shifts in cold conditions.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills are required.
• Ability to prepare and interpret routine reports.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Willingness to work in a cold, wet environment and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair and perform general maintenance on form and seal packaging machines.
• Set up machines for proper size, weight, codes and dates.
• Run quality checks and document results (logs, codes, dates).
• Follow daily production schedule and report hourly updates.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with sanitation rules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Report writing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC knowledge

Electronics knowledge

Job description

Fresh Express Salads is seeking a dedicated operator for packaging line maintenance and machine operation in Harrisburg, PA. The role includes setup, routine maintenance, and quality checks to ensure product integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and mechanical aptitude, with basic math skills and the ability to produce routine reports. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; physical stamina is required for long shifts in cold conditions.