Food Manufacturing Operator – Packaging & Line

Harvest Food Group; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Food Group is hiring a Machine Operator to support our food manufacturing floor. You will operate packaging lines, assist with line changeovers, and maintain a clean, safe work environment in a refrigerated facility.

You will record production data on a tablet, monitor line performance, and escalate issues promptly to ensure quality and on-time production. This role requires 3–5 years of machine operator experience, adherence to GMPs, and ability to work weekends or overtime as

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a machine operator.
• Experience with food manufacturing safety and GMPs.
• Reliable, able to work under production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging lines and assist setup.
• Perform line changeovers and maintain clean workspace.
• Record downtime and quality notes using tablet.
• Monitor equipment and report issues to supervision.

Skills

Machine operation

Packaging line operation

Quality standards

GMP compliance

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PFM Horizontal Baggers

PMO Cup Lines

Bowl Lines

Tablet data entry

Job description

Harvest Food Group is hiring a Machine Operator to support our food manufacturing floor. You will operate packaging lines, assist with line changeovers, and maintain a clean, safe work environment in a refrigerated facility.

You will record production data on a tablet, monitor line performance, and escalate issues promptly to ensure quality and on-time production. This role requires 3–5 years of machine operator experience, adherence to GMPs, and ability to work weekends or overtime as