Lead Pitter Operator – Olive Processing & Maintenance

Musco Family Olive Co; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco Family Olive Company in California is seeking a Pitter Machine Operator II to set up, operate, and maintain pitting equipment and related processing systems. You will ensure production efficiency, perform changeovers, and monitor product quality while upholding GMP and food safety standards.

The role requires at least one year of experience with pitting or similar manufacturing machinery, ability to troubleshoot routine issues, and capacity to train and mentor less experienced operators.

Qualifications

• Experience operating pitting equipment or similar manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to independently set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot pitter equipment.
• Capability to perform machine changeovers and tooling changes with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to train and mentor less experienced operators and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate pitter machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Complete startup, shutdown, and product changeovers with minimal supervision.
• Change knives, cups, screens, and other tooling as required.
• Adjust machine settings based on fruit size, quality, and production needs.
• Train Pitter Machine Operator I staff and coordinate with teams on issues.

Skills

Pitter machine operation

Troubleshooting

Tooling changes

Quality control

Training others

Job description

Musco Family Olive Company in California is seeking a Pitter Machine Operator II to set up, operate, and maintain pitting equipment and related processing systems. You will ensure production efficiency, perform changeovers, and monitor product quality while upholding GMP and food safety standards.

The role requires at least one year of experience with pitting or similar manufacturing machinery, ability to troubleshoot routine issues, and capacity to train and mentor less experienced operators.