Downline Operator - 1st Shift | Growth & On-Demand Pay

Gehl-Food-; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 2,686,000 - 3,951,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On demand pay

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits package (medical, dental

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gehl-Food- is hiring a Downline Line Machine Operator for first shift to run multiple machines per SOPs and quality standards. You will monitor process parameters and assist with equipment maintenance to ensure safe, accurate production.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork, with on-demand pay, quarterly bonuses up to 6% of wages, full benefits, PTO/holidays, and opportunities for growth within a dynamic food production environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective oral and listening skills 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 for documentation and recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail and sustained concentration to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, food safety, GMP requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Train on required Downline systems under supervision and assist with basic machine operations.
• Support startup, operation, and shutdown activities; check pressures, flows, temperatures, and other parameters.
• Assist with quality and package integrity inspections and verify codes match work orders.
• Maintain accurate production data and downtime documentation in a timely manner.
• Follow FIFO procedures; assist with staging and organizing production materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in the work area.
• Report equipment issues or deviations to a supervisor immediately.
• Assist with basic Autonomous Maintenance tasks as directed.
• Develop knowledge of process flow and regulatory requirements toward Downline operator qualification.
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading logs

Documentation

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Job description

Gehl-Food- is hiring a Downline Line Machine Operator for first shift to run multiple machines per SOPs and quality standards. You will monitor process parameters and assist with equipment maintenance to ensure safe, accurate production.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork, with on-demand pay, quarterly bonuses up to 6% of wages, full benefits, PTO/holidays, and opportunities for growth within a dynamic food production environment.