Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Stratas Foods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Stratas Foods is seeking a Machine Operator in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will operate and maintain machines like filling equipment, cappers, and labelers while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment is preferred. The position emphasizes strong multi-tasking and pressure management skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, ready‑to‑eat food facility is a plus.
• Self‑guided and motivated to operate independently.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs and safety guidelines, wear PPE and adhere to all safety rules.
• Determine machine adjustments based on product specifications and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Observe machine operation and detect product defects and/or machine malfunctions.
• Actively identify mechanical issues that could lead to machine breakdown or downtime.
• Perform periodic product sample weights to ensure proper fill weight.
• Completing documentation required for product quality assurance.

Skills

Strong multi-tasking skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The Machine Operator will operate machines such as filling equipment, cappers, labelers, sealers, and other related equipment to meet a customer order‑driven production schedule. To perform duties in operating, repairing, and overhauling mechanical equipment. Supervise the operation of machines and equipment. This operation is performed keeping safety as the primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and AAK Foodservices procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Must follow GMPs and safety guidelines, wear PPE and adhere to all safety rules.
• Determine machine adjustments based on product specifications and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Observe machine operation and detect product defects and/or machine malfunctions.
• Actively identify mechanical issues that could lead to machine breakdown or downtime and report to supervisor to reduce downtime.
• Record reasons for downtime in the CDC system.
• Stop and reset equipment when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report impairments to the Production Supervisor.
• Perform periodic product sample weights to ensure proper fill weight and ensure quality and conformity of filled products against customer standards.
• Replace and replenish containers of product to be filled and packaging supplies such as film, laminate, and mount rolls on spindles.
• Complete documentation required for product quality assurance.
• Perform changeovers and minor machine maintenance and adjustments as required, and effectively communicate with maintenance personnel when maintenance requirements are more considerable.
• Assist mechanics during preventative maintenance and machine service or repairs following proper lockout/tag‑out procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, ready‑to‑eat food facility is a plus.
• Self‑guided and motivated to operate independently.
• Strong multi‑tasking skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Physical

Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties. Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, and must be able to wear a respirator.

Sensory

Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential tasks.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision.

Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision – The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.