Lead Box Machine Operator

Pure Flavor; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Flavor Farms LP is seeking a Machine Operator – Team Lead at our Fort Valley, GA facility. You will oversee box making operations, lead a team of box machine operators, and drive production efficiencies while maintaining GMP and safety standards.

You will schedule tasks, train new hires, and act as backup operator on repack lines. The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and the ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse with lifting up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent is required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum one year of related experience is required.
• Must be able to operate repack lines and become independent after training (6 months).
• Knowledge of GMP, Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP is required.
• Mechanical aptitude; basic math; computer skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Steel-toe shoes or boots are required.
• Hours vary; flexibility required.
• Role operates in refrigerated warehouse (45–55°F) with loud packaging equipment.
• Must lift up to 30–50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the box making operations and ensure consistent quality.
• Lead the team of box makers, assign tasks and monitor daily output.
• Determine weekly schedules and advise supervisors.
• Train new hires on box making, tooling, SOPs, and setup.
• Serve as backup machine operator and run repack lines when needed.
• Ensure proper erection of boxes to meet production needs.
• Monitor quantity and quality of boxes to meet standards.
• Coordinate with line operators to keep machines fully operational.
• Ensure traceability and manufacturing records are maintained.
• Address variances and quality issues with supervisors and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education

Tools

Box making machinery

Job description

Pure Flavor Farms LP is seeking a Machine Operator – Team Lead at our Fort Valley, GA facility. You will oversee box making operations, lead a team of box machine operators, and drive production efficiencies while maintaining GMP and safety standards.

You will schedule tasks, train new hires, and act as backup operator on repack lines. The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and the ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse with lifting up to 50 pounds