3rd Shift Downline Operator — Growth, Bonuses & On-Demand Pay

Gehl-Food-; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Bonuses up to 6% of wages

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gehl-Food- is hiring a Downline Line Machine Operator for the 3rd shift (6:00pm–6:30am). The role involves running multiple machines, ensuring quality, and maintaining SOP-compliant operations in a food manufacturing environment.

You will learn and operate equipment per guidelines, monitor parameters, and support continuous improvement efforts. The position offers full benefits, on-demand pay options, and opportunities to grow technical knowledge and qualifications toward Downline operator

Qualifications

• Must possess effective oral and listening skills necessary to communicate with team members, management, and customers.
• Must be able to read and interpret logs and operational instructions.
• Must have legible handwriting with proven writing capabilities to properly maintain documentation and recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent attention to detail and sustained concentration to ensure accuracy, avoid distractions, and prevent process deviations.
• Mathematical skills with the ability to convert between units of measure (e.g., gallons to pounds, percentages to batch quantities).

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, food safety, and GMP requirements, including OSHA regulations, company policies, and proper use of PPE when working around machinery and product.
• Train on required Downline systems under direct supervision; assist with basic machine operations while learning to operate equipment per SOPs and manufacturer guidelines.
• Support startup, operation, and shutdown activities; perform checks on pressures, flows, temperatures, and other parameters as directed.
• Assist with quality and package integrity inspections by performing visual checks, verifying materials, and confirming codes match work orders.
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation of production data, observations, and downtime events in a timely manner.
• Follow proper material handling and FIFO procedures; assist with staging, verifying, and organizing production materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and support 5S standards to ensure an organized and compliant work area.
• Report equipment issues, irregularities, alarms, or parameter deviations to a supervisor immediately.
• Assist with basic Autonomous Maintenance (AM) tasks, including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication, as directed.
• Develop technical knowledge of process flow, system functions, and regulatory requirements to progress toward Downline operator qualification.
• Demonstrate professionalism by following instructions, staying engaged, asking questions, and collaborating respectfully with team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Gehl-Food- is hiring a Downline Line Machine Operator for the 3rd shift (6:00pm–6:30am). The role involves running multiple machines, ensuring quality, and maintaining SOP-compliant operations in a food manufacturing environment.

You will learn and operate equipment per guidelines, monitor parameters, and support continuous improvement efforts. The position offers full benefits, on-demand pay options, and opportunities to grow technical knowledge and qualifications toward Downline operator