Machine Operator

HelloFresh; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Generous PTO & sick leave

Health and wellness benefits from day

HelloFresh discount

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

HelloFresh in Town of Aurora is seeking a Machine Operator to run state-of-the-art food packaging equipment and ensure production runs safely and efficiently. This role focuses on operating all facility machinery with maximum efficiency and accuracy.

The shift is Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm, offering opportunities to mentor junior operators while maintaining strict SSOP standards and thorough documentation for QA and management.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging/production machinery is required.
• Strong English communication and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated packaging and production machinery.
• Assist automated systems with food preparation and portioning.
• Identify equipment irregularities and escalate major issues to maintenance.
• Ensure machinery is cleaned and maintained per SSOP.
• Complete operational documentation and coordinate with QA/Management.
• Provide coaching and informal training to junior Operators.

Skills

Machine operation

English communication

Reliability

Tools

SidePouch

Sauce Portioners

VibraCone

Likwifier

Urschel

Job description

In this role, you will operate state-of-the-art food packaging equipment, and ensure our production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating all facility machinery safely and with maximum efficiency.

Shift: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, & Friday - 7:00am to 5:30pm

You will…

• Operate and staff all automated packaging and production machinery (including SidePouch, Sauce Portioners, VibraCone, Likwifier, Urschel, and related equipment).
• Assist automated systems with food preparation and portioning into final packaging.
• Identify equipment irregularities, troubleshoot minor issues, and elevate major technical problems to maintenance promptly.
• Ensure machinery is thoroughly cleaned and maintained according to Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Accurately complete operational documentation and coordinate transactions with Quality Assurance and Management.
• Provide ongoing coaching, support, and informal training to junior Machine Operators.

You have…

• Minimum of 6 months of machine operation experience at Green Chef, or 1+ years of external machine operator experience.
• Strong communication skills in English
• Demonstrated reliability, good performance standing, and attendance history.
• Willingness to train and mentor team members on equipment operating procedures.

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO and additional sick leave
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and move continuously for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to tabletop height.

Working Conditions:

• Cold / refrigerated production facility environment.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Our company is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with all applicable laws, including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). In accordance with JAFA, we will not request your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your initial application for employment.

When submitting supporting documents such as a resume, curriculum vitae (CV), or educational transcripts, you may voluntarily redact or omit any information that would identify your age. This includes:

• Dates of birth
• Dates of attendance at educational institutions
• Dates of graduation

Your decision to redact this information will not adversely affect the consideration of your application. We evaluate all candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Please be aware that should you receive a conditional offer of employment, we may be required to request this information for legally permissible purposes, such as verifying eligibility for employment or for benefits administration and background checks.

Colorado Pay Range

$18.25—$18.25 USD