Coffee Packaging Machine Operator - Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Eastlake (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits program

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a Machine Operator for the coffee/tea packaging area in Colorado. You will operate and maintain packaging equipment, ensure safety and quality, and prepare materials for production. Strong mechanical aptitude and calendar flexibility are needed.

The role requires reading operator manuals, logging production data, and working with ERP/handheld scanner systems, with opportunities for overtime as schedules demand.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a packaging operator or similar technical role.
• Food manufacturing experience and GMP knowledge preferred.
• Strong mechanical abilities.
• Must be able to read and understand operator manuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn tasks performed on tablet and handheld scanner.
• Proficient math and computer skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Flexibility to meet changing production schedules and overtime hours.
• Able to perform physical requirements including standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing up to 10 hours daily and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates coffee/tea packaging equipment meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Sets up equipment for production.
• Makes minor adjustments on machine.
• Performs mechanical changeovers on equipment.
• Records production data into ERP/Productivity System or on paperwork.
• Cleans/sanitizes equipment and production area regularly.
• Follows established quality standards.
• Performs additional duties as required.
• Complies with all policies and regulations (SQF, GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, NSF, NOP).

Skills

Packaging operation

Mechanical abilities

Manual reading

Communication skills

Tablet/scanner literacy

Math/computer skills

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Physical stamina

Tools

ERP System

Productivity System

Handheld scanner

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a Machine Operator for the coffee/tea packaging area in Colorado. You will operate and maintain packaging equipment, ensure safety and quality, and prepare materials for production. Strong mechanical aptitude and calendar flexibility are needed.

The role requires reading operator manuals, logging production data, and working with ERP/handheld scanner systems, with opportunities for overtime as schedules demand.