Machine Operator 4 - Apple-1st Shift

Bonduelleamericas; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in plant-rich food production as a Machine Operator 4. This role involves operating packaging equipment in a refrigerated environment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Wellness Initiatives

Company-sponsored Events

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English; basic math skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, cold environment.
• Must be proficient in English and one other language.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GMP/PPE/Safety guidelines.
• Conduct quality inspections and manage waste.
• Perform preventative maintenance of equipment.

Skills

English

Spanish

Haitian Creole

French

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Swedesboro Plant
101 Arlington Blvd.
Swedesboro, NJ 08085, USA

Swedesboro Plant
101 Arlington Blvd.
Swedesboro, NJ 08085, USA

The Machine Operator 4 position requires work exposure in multiple areas in our refrigerated production environment. The PMO 1 is specifically responsible for operating the packaging equipment.

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA ). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions.

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.

Join us at Bonduelle Fresh Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first and makes contributing to a better future through plant-based food our top priority.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a Certified B Corp for a better life. Bonduelle chose B Corporation because of its comprehensive and rigorous standards and its ability to measure a company’s governance as well as worker, community, and environmental impact.We aim to make a positive impact on People, Planet and Food, as seen in our global B!Pact objectives. B Corp certification validates our positive impact and tells the world we are part of a community using business as a force for good.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, SQF, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Complete pre-flight and shut down procedures. Set up the bagger (Hayssen) per bag specifications.
• Maintain equipment and quality (bag and contents). Perform preventative maintenance of the equipment (Program Bagger and scales, etc.) when necessary.
• Conduct quality inspections, visual checks of defect, FO’s, size, color, quality, etc.
• Manage and reduce waste (product giveaway) by use of scale system. Establish Bagged Salad Efficiency (Production rates and BPM).
• Certify the bag meets product and order specifications numbers by visual checks of lot numbers and code dates.
• Validate quality of the bag (air testing, seals, code date, weight, nitrogen, volume, etc.)
• Lift/carry forming tubes and film roll and adjust to bagger equipment (50 lbs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and speak English; basic math skills.
• Ability to be cross trained and multi-task in multiple positions.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• GED/High School Diploma.
• Must be proficient in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or French

Physical Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We offer a competitive starting rate of $18.85/hr, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan that allows employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to help plan for their financial future with a variety of investment options
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy, including vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement program, access to online training courses, and opportunities for career advancement
• Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, wellness initiatives, and company-sponsored events

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