DOWNLINE OPERATOR (3764)

Innovation Foods; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401k with company match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Job summary

Innovation Foods in Millville, NJ is seeking a Downline Operator to operate and monitor packaging machines and palletizers to meet production targets. You will use forklifts to move materials and must report issues to maintenance and management.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prefers forklift certification or the ability to obtain it after hire. Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain after hire).
• Previous experience in manufacturing or food production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machinery and palletizers and monitor for jams.
• Report mechanical or operational issues to maintenance and management.
• Transport materials and finished goods using forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Keep packaging materials stocked (wraps, glue, etc.).
• Adhere to GMP/HACCP/FDA/SQF health, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Train peers and assist with training materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Logistics

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: MILLVILLE - MILLVILLE, NJ 08332
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00
Hourly Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Manufacturing

What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities.

In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans)
• 401k Plan – with a company match
• Company funded Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Company funded Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Job Description – Downline Operator

Location: Millville, NJ

Shift: Shift: 6:00AM-6:00PM, 12 hours shift on 2-2-3 schedule

Payrate: $18.00

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Job Summary: The Downline Operator is responsible for operating and constantly monitoring packaging machinery and palletizers to achieve production targets, while identifying and reporting mechanical or operational issues to maintenance and management. Operates forklifts to transport materials and finished goods safely and efficiently.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Keep packaging materials stocked (corrugated wraps, glue, stretch wrap).
• Adheres to health safety, and food quality regulations (e.g., GMP, HACCP, FDA, SQF)
• Operate and monitor palletizers, wrappers, and basic material handling equipment.
• Clear simple jams and assist with manual operation when needed.
• Unload, sort, and stack pallets to maintain steady production flow.
• Verify case codes, gable codes, fiber tears, and alignment.
• Report any quality issues or irregularities to the lead or supervisor.
• Support proper product storage and rotation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Works with peers to train and develop training materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications – Required Skills/Abilities

• Machine Operation & Technical Skills: Ability to operate, monitor, and clear jams from packing, casing, and palletizing machinery. This includes setting up scanners, printers, and managing conveyors.
• Quality Control & Documentation: Ensuring product integrity by verifying case codes, package seals, and accurately recording data.
• Logistics & Organization: Managing raw materials (corrugated wraps, glue) and maintaining organized, clean work areas.
• Communication & Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team, communicate effectively with other shifts, and follow written/verbal instructions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is preferred.
• Professional certifications and Licences: Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain after hire)

Physical Requirements

• Walking/Standing – Rare, Occasionally, Often, Frequent
• Lifting up to 60lbs – Rare, Occasionally, Often, Frequent
• Pulling/Pushing up to 60lbs – Rare, Occasionally, Often, Frequent
• Sitting – Rare, Occasionally, Often, Frequent
• Climbing – Rare, Occasionally, Often, Frequent
• Bending/Kneeling – Rare, Occasionally, Often, Frequent
• Reaching/Handling – Rare, Occasionally, Often, Frequent
• Gripping – Rare, Occasionally, Often, Frequent

Environmental Hazards

• Noise level above 85 db – Present
• Chemical Hazards – Present
• Hot/Cold/Humid Conditions – Present