Machine Operator - Middle Shift

Ken’s Foods, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken’s Foods, Inc is seeking a 2nd shift Machine Operator to run the packaging line with focus on quality and efficiency. You will operate equipment, stack and inspect bottles and cases, and communicate product changes effectively.

Starting wage is $22.00 per hour, with expectations to maintain safety and production standards across the shift. Successful drug and background checks apply, and employment depends on pre-employment assessments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; up to 3 months related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Able to operate packaging line equipment and follow production standards.
• Able to complete paperwork and communicate product changes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment on the packaging line safely and efficiently.
• Maintain quality and production standards during operation.
• Understand and manage the entire production line workflow.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality focus

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
This is a 2nd shift positon. 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.