Machine Operator - Day Shift

Ken’s Foods, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken’s Foods, Inc. in Marlborough, MA, is seeking motivated individuals to join our packaging team on 1st shift as Machine Operators. You will operate production equipment on the packaging line while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with opportunities to develop skills across the full production line, stack and un-stack cases, inspect bottles and boxes, and learn product changeovers in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent; 1–3 months related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging line equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain quality and production standards on the line.
• Understand the entire production line workflow.
• Stack and un-stack cases; pack boxes.
• Inspect bottles and cases for quality and labeling.
• Communicate product changes and packaging requirements.
• Complete required paperwork and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Packaging equipment operation

Quality control

Documentation

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 on 1st shift. 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
• Other duties as assigned

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.