Machine Operator

Sun Orchard; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) matching

Consistent schedules

Professional growth opportunities

Forward-thinking work culture

Job summary

Sun Orchard in Tempe, AZ is hiring a Machine Operator to join our production team. You will operate and monitor production lines, move materials, ensure product quality, perform preventative maintenance, and keep accurate downtime records while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

We require at least a high school diploma and 2 years of food production experience, with familiarity on high-speed lines and forklift operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of food production experience.
• Experience with high-speed production lines and packing/filling equipment.
• Experience operating pallets, forklifts, and production line software or controls.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production lines to ensure efficiency.
• Move materials and finished products to maintain flow.
• Ensure package and product quality and perform preventative maintenance.
• Operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Clean equipment and work area; maintain housekeeping.
• Record downtime and machine operations; work with maintenance as needed.
• Collaborate with team to ensure reliable attendance and output.

Skills

High-speed production lines

Forklift operation

Packing machine operation

Filler machine operation

Electronic manufacturing systems

GMP/sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Packaging equipment control

Job description

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Machine Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Tempe, AZ, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1013

Sun Orchardis the undisputed market leader in not-from-concentrate citrus ingredients and refreshments. We have an immediate opening for a Machine Operator!

What We Offer

• Paid time off, sick time
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, company paid life, flexible spending account, 401 matching
• Consistent schedules and professional growth opportunities
• A forward-thinking work culture

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
• Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
• Ensure package and product quality
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Operate all manufacturing equipment (including new technologies) efficiently and safely
• Clean equipment and area before, during, and after shift
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices.
• Expedite repairs to line, working with maintenance as necessary
• Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations
• Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance'
• Other duties as required.

Key Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 2 tears of food production experience required
• Experience with high-speed production lines (e.g., high output, high performance equipment, fast paced
• Experience with pallets (e.g., operating a forklift, stacking/bundling product, etc.)
• Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.)
• Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring the right mix of product, operating a production
• Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)
• Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES in a food plant, identifying risks)

About Us:

Since 1984, Sun Orchard has been the leading developer and manufacturer of all natural citrus based ingredient and beverage products, servicing market leaders across the Food Service, Specialty Industrial and club channels. Our products are not from concentrate and minimally processed to maintain the natural benefits and flavors of the fruit. Our ingredients and beverages are clean label and non GMO, thereby meeting consumer demand for healthier, authentic, and all natural products. Our knowledge and expertise differentiate us from our competition. With over 250 employees dedicated to excellence, quality, and customer service, Sun Orchard has built trust and partnerships with our customers for nearly 40 years. Sun Orchard’s vision is to inspire a world that believes in genuine ingredients and refreshments. We are confident that our people are our greatest assets.

Join our team and contribute your expertise in creating exceptional food products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met!