Machine Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shifts (2pm-10:30pm & 10pm-6:30am)

Lavazza Group; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Free coffee

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Lavazza North America is seeking a Machine Operator to join the manufacturing team at our West Chester, PA site. You will ensure safety, food safety and quality while loading materials, packing sachets, and palletizing cases on the packaging line.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (2-year technical degree preferred) and 0–3 years of operator experience. You will work with a team, adhere to SOPs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2-year technical degree preferred
• 0–3 years machine operator experience
• Understanding of mechanical operation with focus on quality monitoring
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Team player with good attendance
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand long periods
• Willingness to work any shift as required

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging line at optimal level and monitor scrap and downtime
• Maintain area cleanliness and 5S standards; logbooks accuracy
• Perform changeovers and follow SOPs for quality and safety
• Conduct product quality and food safety tests; record data
• Assist maintenance and facilitators as needed
• Support continuous improvement efforts and propose ideas
• Handle related duties as assigned

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Written and verbal communication

Attention to quality and food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree or equivalent (2-year)

Job description

About The Group

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.

Job Overview

Machine Operators are key roles within the manufacturing team of Lavazza North America as they ensure that associate safety, food safety and quality remain paramount in everything we do. The role of the Machine Operator is to maintain quality standards, adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, manufacturing guides and standard operating procedures, load materials, pack sachets into cases, palletize cases and perform quality product testing.

This position is based onsite in our West Chester, PA office.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with facilitator or operator from previous shift to determine production run and machine performance
• Conduct area inspection with regards to 5S standards, and accurately fill out logbook
• Operate packaging line at optimal level, including monitoring scrap levels, and continuously seek out opportunities to minimize downtime and product quality defects
• Perform the established clean down and changeover standard operating procedures with an eye towards improving the process without jeopardizing it
• Accurately fill out charts and paperwork for changeovers to subsequent shifts
• Perform product quality and food safety testing and accurately fill out Statistical Process Control charts. Must have a working knowledge and ability to find procedures and data in computer systems
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance and assist facilitator and maintenance technician as required
• Commit to supporting continuous improvement activities and bring creative, innovative ideas to the table
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required

Job Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED essential; 2 yr. Technical Degree preferred
• 0-3years of Machine Operator or equivalent experience
• An understanding of mechanical machine operation utilizing quality monitoring and corrective action. A focus on continuous improvement is required
• Strong problem identification and problem-solving skills area must
• Must be a team player with a willingness to learn new skills and an excellent attendance record
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to make decisions concerning quality, food safety and performance of machines and equipment isa must
• Ability to lift 50lbs and walk/stand for long periods
• All applicants must be willing to work any shift as the business required

Benefits / Perks

• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity, Weekend Shift Bonus & Shift Differential Pay
• Free Tuition & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Three Weeks of PTO, Seven Sick Days, Paid Holidays & Flex Holidays
• Free On-Site Fitness Center, Walking Path & Outdoor Wellness Spaces
• Company-Provided Monthly Lunches & Employee Appreciation Events
• Free Coffee Anytime!
• Performance Development Plans & Career Growth Opportunities
• Stable, Growing Company Committed to Employee Development and Success
• Competitive compensation based on experience and skills
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting on Day One with no waiting period
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Opportunity to Become Barista Certified
• On-Site Cafeteria for Convenient Meal Options
• Comprehensive Wellness Program Supporting Physical, Mental & Financial Well-Being
• Clean, Safe, Climate Controlled and Team-Oriented Work Environment

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.