Machine Operator

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Moosic, PA is seeking a Machine Operator to maintain and run production equipment in a safe, efficient manner. You will set up machines, calibrate, monitor quality, complete paperwork, and collaborate with teammates to meet daily production goals. This role supports brand-name products across the U.S.

and requires ability to work on site. You will be responsible for equipment setup, calibration, downtime recording, and ensuring product quality and packaging meet

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial production equipment.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to read specifications and maintain records.
• Strong troubleshooting and basic mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines to start a production cycle, performing calibration, cleaning and other activities.
• Control and adjust machine settings.
• Maintain daily paperwork (checklist, weights, downtime, specification, and quality records).
• Conduct tests to check the operation of machines on a regular basis.
• Troubleshoot issues that might occur during the shift.
• Verify output to detect any machine-related mistakes or flaws.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Inspection of product quality, presentation, and packaging.
• Ability to stand, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long period of time.
• Excellent mechanical skills, including comfort with using tools to make simple repairs.

Job description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

Position Summary

The Machine Operator is required to maintain and operate machinery in good working conditions. Your duties will include ensuring the interminable running of productionۖ maintaining the level of efficiency and qualityۖ and collaborating with co-workers to help your team achieve high level of productivity.

Essential Functions

• Set up machines to start a production cycleۖ performing calibrationۖ cleaning and other activities.
• Control and adjust machine settings.
• Maintain daily paperwork (checklist, weights, downtime, specification, and quality records)
• Conduct tests to check the operation of machinesۖ on a regular basis.
• Troubleshoot issues that might occur during the shift.
• Verify output to detect any machine-related mistakes or flaws.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Inspection of product quality, presentation, and packaging.
• Ability to stand, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long period of time.
• Excellent mechanical skills, including comfort with using tools to make simple repairs

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.