Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Ken's Foods; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken’s Foods in Marlborough, MA is seeking machine operators for our packaging team. You will operate production equipment on the packaging line, maintain quality and production standards, and support the full production process on a fast-paced shift.

The position starts at $22.00 per hour and requires a high school diploma or GED with up to a few months of related experience. Employment is contingent on a drug test and background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Up to 3 months related experience or training.
• Drug test and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging line equipment.
• Maintain quality and production standards.
• Understand the entire production line.
• Stack and un-stack cases; pack boxes.
• Inspect bottles and cases.
• Communicate product changes, boxes, and labels.
• Complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Operate equipment

Quality control

Line knowledge

Paperwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ken’s Foods is a family owned business that takes pride in its roots. Ken's Foods, Inc was incorporated in 1958, and currently has plant operations in Marlborough, Massachusetts, McDonough, Georgia, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lebanon, Indiana. In addition, Ken's employs over 1000 employees nationally. To this day, Ken’s is still owned by the same family, as they continue their tradition of flavor obsession. Joining Ken’s Foods is becoming part of an enthusiastic team. Whether you’re in our state-of-the-art facilities or in our corporate headquarters, you’ll enjoy a warm company culture and get all the tools you will need to succeed in your career.

Summary

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our packaging team. The Machine Operators are responsible for operating production equipment efficiently and safely on the packaging line while maintaining quality and production standards at all times. The starting rate for this position is $22.00/hour.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to operate an equipment on the packaging line.
• Maintain quality and production standards while operating equipment.
• Possess overall knowledge and understanding of the entire production line.
• Ability to stack and un-stack cases; pack boxes.
• Ability to inspect bottles and cases.
• Ability to communicate and understand numerous product changes, boxes, labels, etc.
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Producing product free of contamination.
• Following all Ken’s Foods SQF, Security and GMP policies.
• Reporting any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant.
• Inspection of work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent ; and up to one month to three month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.