Hands-On Production Line Operator — Food Manufacturing

Sea Breeze; Towaco (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Life Insurance after 3–

Free employee medical insurance

Vacation and sick time after 3 months

Recruiting bonuses

Job summary

Sea Breeze is seeking a hardworking Production Line Operator to support our food manufacturing and packaging operations in the New Jersey area. This hands-on role operates, sets up, monitors, and maintains packaging and processing equipment across the production run.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, can troubleshoot basic equipment issues, and will work with the production team to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Experience operating food packaging or processing equipment is strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to set up, adjust, and monitor production equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical and equipment issues.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical production work.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Subject to completion of a background check as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Operate food packaging and processing equipment.
• Set up and adjust packaging equipment for production runs.
• Start, stop, and monitor production equipment throughout the shift.
• Make equipment adjustments to maintain proper operation.
• Monitor product flow and equipment performance during production.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic mechanical or equipment issues.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance.
• Lubricate and maintain production equipment as required.
• Assist with equipment changeovers between production runs.
• Assist with minor equipment repairs when needed.
• Follow production procedures and manufacturing specifications.
• Follow food safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
• Complete required production and equipment documentation.
• Use basic computer systems for production-related documentation and communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist with sanitation and cleaning of production equipment as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Dependable

Self-motivated

Physical stamina

Tools

Food packaging equipment

Job description

Sea Breeze is seeking a hardworking Production Line Operator to support our food manufacturing and packaging operations in the New Jersey area. This hands-on role operates, sets up, monitors, and maintains packaging and processing equipment across the production run.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, can troubleshoot basic equipment issues, and will work with the production team to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operation.