Machine Operator US

Pure Flavor; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Flavor Farms LP is seeking a Machine Operator – Team Lead at our Fort Valley, GA facility. You will oversee box making operations, lead a team of box machine operators, and drive production efficiencies while maintaining GMP and safety standards.

You will schedule tasks, train new hires, and act as backup operator on repack lines. The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and the ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse with lifting up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent is required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum one year of related experience is required.
• Must be able to operate repack lines and become independent after training (6 months).
• Knowledge of GMP, Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP is required.
• Mechanical aptitude; basic math; computer skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Steel-toe shoes or boots are required.
• Hours vary; flexibility required.
• Role operates in refrigerated warehouse (45–55°F) with loud packaging equipment.
• Must lift up to 30–50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the box making operations and ensure consistent quality.
• Lead the team of box makers, assign tasks and monitor daily output.
• Determine weekly schedules and advise supervisors.
• Train new hires on box making, tooling, SOPs, and setup.
• Serve as backup machine operator and run repack lines when needed.
• Ensure proper erection of boxes to meet production needs.
• Monitor quantity and quality of boxes to meet standards.
• Coordinate with line operators to keep machines fully operational.
• Ensure traceability and manufacturing records are maintained.
• Address variances and quality issues with supervisors and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education

Tools

Box making machinery

Job description

Southern Flavor Farms, 9465 Miami Valley Rd, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers—strategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and foodservice customers first.

With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us.

TheMachine Operator – Team Lead is responsible for overseeing entire production machine operations. The key responsibility of this role is to be in-charge of the Box Making area, lead the team of Box machine operators and maintain efficiencies while complying with OHS and FS standards.

Responsibilities:

• Identify daily box demand by taking box inventory, reviewing production schedules from the production board and schedule the tool changeovers accordingly


• Lead the team of Box Makers, assign box making tasks providing job details to every team member daily and monitor their work for quality and correctness


• Determine box makers weekly work schedule and make recommendations to the supervisors


• Train new hires on the box machine making them familiar with all types of boxes and their tooling’s, tool changeovers SOPs, machine set ups and trouble shooting to make them independent and well‑trained box makers


• This role is also responsible to work as a backup machine operator and run the repack lines as a Line Lead is necessary.


• Erect boxes necessary to meet production needs, by hand as necessary


• Monitor the quantity and quality of boxes to ensure that it is of the required standard


• Anticipate the quantities of trays needed for daily packing needs and meets production quotas


• Communicate all variances in packaging or quality concerns to personnel with authority


• Maintain and clean machines and work area


• Perform daily pre-operational and post-operational checks and document


• Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Food Safety, Health and Safety and all company policies and procedures


• Co-ordinate with line machine operators on a day-to-day basis making sure that all machines are fully operational and work as a backup machine operator and run the line when needed


• Direct workers tasks: instruct in the correct grading, sorting, and packing requirements to ensure company standards are consistently met with the focus of maximizing quality and productivity; support and provide guidance when necessary


• Administrative tasks associated with updating complete jobs and ensure traceability protocols are being followed


• Communicate and address variances, quality issues and concerns with Production Supervisor; help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action


• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent (required); post-secondary education (preferred)


• Minimum one (1) year related experience (required)


• This role is expected to be fully trained and independent machine operator of all repack lines at LEA DC with at least a 6 months of machine operator experience on the production floor


• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP


• Mechanical aptitude; computer skills; basic mathematical skills required


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team


• Ability to work in a high‑stress, fast‑paced environment with a strong attention to detail


• Ability to communicate effectively; written and verbal


• Steel-toe shoes or boots are required


• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; Flexibility required


• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45‑55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.


• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms


• The position requires the ability to regularly lift up to 30‑pounds, occasionally up to 50‑pounds

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier‑free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.

Southern Flavor Farms, 9465 Miami Valley Rd, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States of America