Machine Operator

Country Pure Foods; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company is seeking a Machine Operator in Ellington, Connecticut. The role involves maintaining efficient operations of machinery, performing quality checks, and ensuring compliance with production specifications. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. The position may also require physical stamina to handle lifting and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work.
• Able to handle change and unexpected events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of machines including fillers and washing cycles.
• Monitor production quantities and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform quality checks and tests as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

6 months to 1 year relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Machine Operator maintains efficient operations of machine, including operation of filler, wash cycle, and tie-ins to silos.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reloads Maintain continuous operation including loading of paper cartons/bottles and juices (including the changing of silos).
• Obtains correct packaging materials and other necessary materials to perform work and adequately assists in record keeping of material usage.
• Performs the CIP, and wash cycles for machines including silo CIP, filler CIP, and pressure wash areas, as well as ensures equipment readiness for next run.
• Monitors quantities to production schedule so that the correct quantities are run, do necessary efficiency paperwork, and do monitor weights of filled cartons as well as dye checking for leaks.
• Completes all associated production paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely manner.
• Monitors products to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Monitors product specifications to ensure correct codes are being utilized.
• Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management.
• Adjusts machinery as necessary for optimal production.
• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, and safety rules and maintains a clean and well‑organized work area.
• Ensures routine quality checks are performed on product to verify product brix, codes, and package types.
• Ensures machines are running to standard efficiency.
• Performs routine operator maintenance, including filling peroxide and changing filters as necessary, change defective u‑cups in valves and maintaining fluid levels in coders.
• Accurately records production, machine efficiency or inefficiencies, and machine downtime to assure that the production schedule is met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in a timely manner.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
• Extremely accurate and detail‑oriented.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR
• At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting tools and materials.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach and stretch.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.