DOWNLINE OPERATOR (4026)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

Flexible Spending/Health Savings Plan

401k with company match

Company funded Disability Insurance

Company funded Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Job summary

Innovation Foods in Millville, NJ is seeking a Downline Operator to operate and monitor packaging machinery and palletizers, ensuring production targets are met. The role includes forklift operation and reporting issues to maintenance and management.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and prefers forklift certification and prior manufacturing or food production experience. Working hours are 6:00PM–6:00AM with a 2-2-3 schedule and an hourly pay of $18.00.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred.
• Ability to operate and clear jams from packaging machinery and palletizers.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging machinery and palletizers to meet production targets.
• Identify and report mechanical or operational issues to maintenance and management.
• Operate forklifts to transport materials and finished goods safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Machine Operation

Quality Control

Logistics

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift Certification

Conveyors

Scanners

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans)
• 401kPlan – 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: 6:00PM-6:00AM, 12 hours shift on 2-2-3 schedule

Payrate: $18.00

Reports to: Production Supervisor

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£££R
• Lifting up to 60lbs£££R
• Pulling/Pushing up to 60lbs£££R
• Sitting£££R
• Climbing£££R
• Bending/Kneeling£££R
• Reaching/Handling£££R
• Gripping£££R

Environmental Hazards

• Noise level above 85 db£
• Chemical Hazards£
• Hot/Cold/Humid ConditionsR