Food Packaging Operator I: Precision & Pace

Westrock Coffee Company; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee Company in Conway, AR seeks a Machine Operator to set up, operate, and monitor food processing and packaging equipment in a high-speed production environment, ensuring safety and quality. The role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include line setup, change-overs, labeling, routine inspections, documentation, downtime reporting, and collaboration with maintenance to keep lines running efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Effective communication (speaking, writing, active listening).
• Leadership and training skills or willingness to develop them.
• Promote Westrock Coffee values and work collaboratively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• Quick troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Ability to follow specifications and manuals.
• Basic math skills; comfort with using tools for simple repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operates production equipment safely and efficiently to hit production/waste goals.
• Completes required documents and checklists; reports malfunctions.
• Interprets work orders to ensure correct materials and specs.
• Troubleshoots and resolves basic-to-moderate operation issues.
• Ensure coffee has adequate gas-off time.
• Handles change-overs and arranges film, filters, and boxes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Westrock Coffee Company in Conway, AR seeks a Machine Operator to set up, operate, and monitor food processing and packaging equipment in a high-speed production environment, ensuring safety and quality. The role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include line setup, change-overs, labeling, routine inspections, documentation, downtime reporting, and collaboration with maintenance to keep lines running efficiently.