Boiler Operator - New Jersey High Pressure Black Seal License Required

Masachips; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health and wellness-focused culture

Training and certification opportunities

All the chips you can eat!

Job summary

A leading healthy snack brand in Hackettstown is seeking a Boiler Operator responsible for analyzing and maintaining temperature-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and a New Jersey High Pressure Black Seal License. Responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, troubleshooting equipment issues, and improving energy efficiency. The role offers benefits such as a performance bonus and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with thermal systems in food manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and energy systems.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain temperature-critical systems for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop documentation for thermal systems.

Skills

Hands-on experience with thermal systems

Knowledge of heat transfer

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Bilingual

Education

New Jersey High Pressure Black Seal License

Job description

Location: Hackettstown, NJ (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Plant Manager

Shift Hours: 7pm-5am ET, Sunday-Wednesday.

About Us

Ancient Crunch Inc. is the fastest‑growing healthy snack brand in the US. MASA Chips, our top product is the no.1 selling tortilla chip in popular stores like Erewhon. We use only real ingredients like beef tallow—no seed oils or artificial flavors or ingredients—and manufacture everything ourselves in Hackettstown, NJ.

Position Summary

The Boiler Operator is responsible for analyzing and maintaining temperature‑critical systems that are essential to our manufacturing processes. You will ensure that heating, cooling, and boiler systems operate reliably, efficiently, and safely, in full compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analysis, testing, and performance evaluations to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain documentation, operating procedures, and process control diagrams for thermal systems.
• Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams during equipment commissioning, upgrades, and daily operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and system performance while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all thermal processes meet applicable food safety, OSHA, and state regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with thermal systems, preferably in food manufacturing or industrial settings.
• New Jersey High Pressure Black Seal License required.
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and energy systems.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations (FDA, USDA), SQF, and GMP practices preferred.
• Experience with thermal oil transfer systems preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

What We Offer

• Performance Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• A health and wellness‑focused culture
• Training and certification opportunities
• All the chips you can eat!