Machine Operator

Jjsnackfoods; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jjsnackfoods is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to maintain and operate machinery to ensure high levels of productivity in Moosic, Lackawanna County, PA. The role involves setting up machines, conducting tests, and managing production quality.

The ideal candidate will have excellent mechanical skills and experience in operating machinery. If you are looking to join a company with a commitment to quality and fun, apply today!

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical skills and comfort with using tools to make simpler repairs.
• Ability to stand, sit or be in physically demanding positions for long periods.
• Experience in operating machinery and ensuring production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines for production cycles and perform necessary maintenance.
• Control and adjust machine settings to optimize production.
• Conduct regular tests to ensure machinery is operating correctly.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

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 perpetual running of production, maintaining the level of efficiency and quality, and collaborating with co-workers to help your team achieve high level of productivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 simpler repairs.

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.