Machine Operator

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bell & Evans is seeking a Machine Operator for our Sausage Batching department. You will weigh, label, and prepare product cases for shipment while upholding food safety and quality standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and value accuracy and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. Training is provided and opportunities for growth exist within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and label product cases accurately before boxing and shipment.
• Verify tray counts and ensure correct labels and production dates.
• Identify products and select appropriate packaging (including Organic and RWA).
• Operate the weight-price labeling machine and verify printed information.
• Ensure case labels match product and master case label information.
• Change label rolls and perform basic maintenance of labeling equipment.
• Clean and maintain the scale and work area at shift end.
• Assist with hand-stacking and palletizing cases up to 50 pounds.
• Immediately report any food safety, quality, or safety concerns.
• Follow company policies, GMPs, and food safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Attendance reliability

Tools

Weighing equipment

Labeling equipment

Job description

At Bell & Evans, we're committed to raising the bar in poultry production by delivering the highest-quality products to our customers. We're looking for detail-oriented, dependable individuals to join our Sausahe batching department as a Machine Operator. In this role, you will help ensure our products are accurately weighed, labeled, and prepared for shipment while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

If you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and take pride in accuracy and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you!

Join the Bell & Evans Team!

What You'll Do

• Weigh and label product cases accurately before they are boxed and prepared for shipment.
• Verify tray counts and ensure the correct labels and production dates are applied.
• Identify products and use the appropriate packaging, including Organic and RWA (Raised Without Antibiotics) boxes.
• Operate the weight-price labeling machine and verify that all printed information is accurate.
• Ensure all case labels match the product and master case label information.
• Change label rolls and perform basic maintenance of labeling equipment as needed.
• Clean and maintain the scale and work area at the end of each shift.
• Assist with hand-stacking and palletizing cases weighing up to 50 pounds when production requires.
• Immediately report and address any food safety, quality, or workplace safety concerns.
• Follow all company policies, food safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and producing high-quality products.
• Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or production experience is preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience operating weighing or labeling equipment is a plus.
• No formal education is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and hand-palletize cases weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Language Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and/or Spanish.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Ability to complete routine documentation and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Why Bell & Evans?

At Bell & Evans, we're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and team-oriented workplace where employees can grow their careers. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement while producing the highest-quality poultry products in the industry.

Join Bell & Evans and become part of a team that's 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken!