GL3 Machine Operator: Precise Food Production + Benefits

Empire Packing; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Better Future s Program

Onsite Cafeteria

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking an hourly Machine Operator GL3 Team Member to support precise adjustments, troubleshooting, and program modifications to meet equipment, product, and customer needs while adhering to food safety and GMP standards.

The role functions as a final quality checkpoint before products reach customers, with duties including loading/unloading, monitoring lines, packaging verification, and safe operation of pallet jacks or forklifts. The position starts at $22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in General Production 2
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED preferred
• 2+ years’ production industry experience preferred
• Must be able to understand and comply with company, plant, and safety rules/policies
• Basic understanding of production and procedures
• Ability to use knives, saws, and a variety of machinery
• Ability to use both arms and hands to lift, load, cut and package product.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work area for pre- and post-operational activities.
• Load, unload, and transfer product to and from equipment and or conveyors.
• Monitor production lines, identify issues, supply and replenish packaging materials as necessary.
• Sort, weigh, wrap, label, verify or measure product to meet product specifications.
• Inspect and remove defective products and or packaging materials from the process.
• Arrive at your workstation prepared to perform tasks at a scheduled time, and staying until work is complete, or until supervisor and/or manager indicate work is done.
• Overtime may be necessary and is required when scheduled.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Set up, tear down of equipment, selection of pre-determined settings and Use proper lifting, bending, and reaching techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Identify any safety concerns and or hazards and report them.
• Perform safety checklist and ability to operate pallet jack/riders/forklift equipment.
• Perform Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Modify and create program settings to meet production standards.
• Provide machine adjustments and troubleshooting when required.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

General Production

Safety awareness

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Knives & Saws

Job description

JBS USA is seeking an hourly Machine Operator GL3 Team Member to support precise adjustments, troubleshooting, and program modifications to meet equipment, product, and customer needs while adhering to food safety and GMP standards.

The role functions as a final quality checkpoint before products reach customers, with duties including loading/unloading, monitoring lines, packaging verification, and safe operation of pallet jacks or forklifts. The position starts at $22 per hour.