Food Packaging Operator — High‑Speed Line

KeHE Distributors; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Vision

FSA/HSA

Dental

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors in Parker, CO is seeking a Machine Operator for food production packaging. You will assist with the setup, operation and maintenance of high-speed packaging machines as part of a collaborative team.

Primary duties include ensuring correct machine assembly, running production sheets, verifying weights and labels, and addressing minor equipment issues to maintain smooth workflow and product quality.

Qualifications

• Must wear mid-rise safety toe shoes from day one.
• Able to lift 10–60 lbs.
• Basic math skills.
• Read, write and understand English.
• Stand for up to 10 hours.
• Hand-eye coordination for fast-paced tasks.
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail.
• Basic ability to operate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Start Up / Change of Product: Ensure high-speed packaging machine is ready for peak performance and obtain run sheets and labels for each production run.
• Product Run / Quality Inspection: Maintain product quality, adjust labels, supervise palletizing and assist with pallet replenishment and waste logging.
• Maintain a consistent workflow, troubleshoot basic mechanical issues during production runs, and support loaders as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Basic math

Reading/writing English

Attention to detail

Machinery operation basics

Job description

KeHE Distributors in Parker, CO is seeking a Machine Operator for food production packaging. You will assist with the setup, operation and maintenance of high-speed packaging machines as part of a collaborative team.

Primary duties include ensuring correct machine assembly, running production sheets, verifying weights and labels, and addressing minor equipment issues to maintain smooth workflow and product quality.