Machine Operator

Kristy Kuts; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kristy Kuts in New Jersey is seeking experienced machine operators for a fresh-cut produce facility. The operator will oversee production machinery, perform setup, running, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to stand 8–10 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and pass a pre-employment drug test. You will work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, chilled environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand 8–10 hours.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Operate and troubleshoot processing equipment.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment: Translicer & Dicers.
• Maintain machines to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure finished product quality meets standards.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Set up, run, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform proper changeovers and follow safety regulations.
• Adhere to GMPs, SSOPs, and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical mindset

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school a plus

Tools

Translicer

Dicers

Industrial machinery

Job description

We are searching for experienced machine operators in our fresh-cut produce facility. The machine operator is responsible for the proper and efficient operation of our production machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate processing equipment: Translicer & Dicers
• Maintain the machine to ensure it continues to work properly.
• Make sure the quality of the finished product meets our standards.
• Work well independently but also as part of the team, willing to help out wherever is needed.
• Responsible for setting up, running, maintaining, and basic troubleshooting processing equipment
• Perform proper changeover procedures
• Adhere to food safety regulations & GMPs
• Adhere to company Policies, SOP’s & SSOP’s

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED; technical school a plus
• Ability to stand 8-10 hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Mechanical mindset with ability to think outside the box
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other departments
• Ability to work effectively in the absence of close supervision
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast paced, cold temperature environment
• Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain regular attendance
• Ability to work overtime, as warranted by business needs
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test