Machine Operator B

Sabra Dipping Company; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and quality food production! As a skilled machine operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency of our packaging operations on the night shift. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact the production of beloved plant-based dips and spreads. With a commitment to safety and quality, you'll work alongside a diverse team, driving improvements and participating in exciting company initiatives. If you're passionate about food and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual equipment changeovers and record production data.
• Experience in adhering to safety standards and quality assurance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Establish operating parameters and load materials into equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Machine Operation

Quality Assurance

Safety Compliance

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Sabra makes America’s most iconic and beloved hummus and a delicious range of plant-based dips and spreads. We are dedicated to uniting and delighting the world around planet-positive food.

Sabra was founded in 1986 in Astoria, Queens and is headquartered in White Plains, New York. On December 3, 2024, PepsiCo completed the buy-in of Sabra. We are now a fully-owned operating unit of PepsiCo. Sabra’s 500+ team members proudly produce hummus in Chesterfield County, Virginia, taking great care to ensure the highest-quality hummus is ready to go home with you. From party time to snack time, Sabra is always a feel-good food.

Sustainability is in our roots. Sabra hummus is made with chickpeas grown on family-farms in the Pacific Northwest. The chickpea is not only a nutritional powerhouse but an agricultural treasure, pulling nitrogen from the atmosphere and depositing nutrients into the soil for future crops to consume, making the world a better place one chickpea at a time. Our commitment to the planet drives the ingredients we source, the products we produce, the choices we make and the way we engage with one another and with our community.

People are at the core of how we grow and create value; leading with diversity, equity and inclusion contributes directly to our shared success. We are always looking for talented people who share our passion for nourishing our bodies, our souls, and our communities. If you are interested in learning more about career opportunities at Sabra, visit our career site.

Sabra is looking for a skilled machine operator to drive improvements on our packaging floor running our case packer and labels. This position is on our Night Shift 7:00pm - 7:00am. WorkKeys testing is required for this position. Current hourly rate is $24.89 with $1 night shift differential.

Current hourly rate: $24.89. We are committed to individuals ‘being at their best’ by bringing fresh ideas to the table and turning their passion for food into results that matter.

Dip into This Role

• Establishes the proper operating parameters for equipment by checking or entering settings on the HMI computer monitor or by manually turning switches, dials, levers or knobs.
• Manually loads labels, corrugate, and glue into equipment.
• Manually performs changeover of equipment
• Manually records production, equipment test, and quality assurance data on forms.
• Visually checks the interior and exterior surfaces of equipment to verify cleanliness after manual and COP tank cleaning and sanitation processes are complete.
• Must be able to work in cold or hot environments, stand for long periods of time, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Participates in pass-down meetings or informal shift change meetings by communicating or obtaining information about the status of work, recipes to run, the cleaning process, and equipment or other issues.
• Assist with peer-to-peer training, SOP, and SSOP.
• Plans when to start/stop production to hit shift goals and calculates the number of raw materials needed to attain shift goals.
• Adhere to attendance standards
• Adhere to all Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements
• Work in a safe manner, report all accidents and incidents immediately, follow all safety rules and regulations according to company and governmental standards and attend safety meetings and training
• Perform general housekeeping duties – Keep work area clean/dispose of waste
• Interact with all team members with courtesy and professionalism
• Participate in company improvement projects
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirement and Physical Demands

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
• Passing WorkKeys score required (Testing available onsite)
• Ability to walk, bend, and stand for 12 hours in steel-toed boots
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust
  
  

We celebrate an inclusive environment and provide equal opportunity for development and advancement. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or uniform service member, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and/or local law.