Machine Operator

John F. Martin and Sons, LLC; Stevens Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

401K Retirement w/Company Match

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonuses

Fringe benefits

Job summary

John F. Martin & Sons, LLC in Stevens Township, PA, is seeking a dedicated First Shift Machine Operator to join our meat and cheese production team.

You will monitor packaging machinery, adjust speeds, perform setup and tear-down, and report issues to supervision. The role requires lifting 30-50 lbs and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Hours are 5:30am to 3:00pm with occasional overtime and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs and handle physical tasks.
• Reliable, able to follow procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operational and safety functions for production equipment.
• Check and control packaging machinery and adjust speeds as needed.
• Set up, tear down, troubleshoot, and report issues to a supervisor.
• Maintain clean and hazard-free work environment and proper PPE usage.
• Document production activities in the traceability system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Tools

VC999

Shrink Tunnel

Peeler

Rollstock

Treif Slicers

Spiral Slicers

Band Saw

Cubing Machine

Box Tapers

Metal Detectors

Job description

Great Career Opportunities with a Growing Company! John F. Martin & Sons, LLC, is a third/fourth generation, family-owned/family-friendly manufacturer and distributor of quality meat and cheese products. With locations in Stevens and Womesldorf, PA, we are committed to our employees' satisfaction, safety, well-being, and professional development. If you're looking for a dedicated employer that is highly successful, continuously growing, and working diligently to be a top-quality employer within the community, then we welcome you to join our team.

We are hiring for a FIRST SHIFT - Machine Operator.

Hours are: 5:30am - 3pm (with some mandatory OT & Saturdays)

Summary/Objective

As a meat packaging machine operator, you will work in a fast-paced production area, where products are passed from meat cages & bins to various packaging machinery. Duties include checking and controlling the machinery that packages the product to ensure that production has a constant supply of materials, adjusting the speed of the machinery, Machinery setup & tear down & troubleshooting, checking instruments at regular intervals, and maintaining machine cleanliness. When problems arise during the production process, stop the machine and report the issue to a supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for supervising all operational & safety related functions pertaining to company equipment & machinery such as VC999, Shrink Tunnel, Peeler, Rollstock, Treif Slicers, Spiral Slicers, Band Saw, Cubing Machine, Box Tapers, Metal Detectors, Pallet Jacks, High Lifts, & other production related machinery.
• Must be capable of lifting 30-50 lbs. frequently, in addition to pushing/pulling fully loaded meat cages & product bins.
• Document all production-related activities on the Product Traceability Computer System.
• Ability to be adequately trained & authorized to use machinery cleaning chemicals, including mandatory PPE.
• Maintain a work environment that is neat, clean, and hazard-free.
• Must have consistent and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Comply with all health/safety, food safety, and basic hygiene rules.

Benefits Available To Full-time Employees

• Medical Insurance, Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K Retirement w/Company Match, Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance, Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonuses, and other fringe benefits.