Precision Food Production Operator

Ancient Crunch; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancient Crunch is seeking a Production Equipment Operator to safely run and monitor production equipment, ensuring product quality, food safety, and efficiency across facilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, able to document operations in English, and comfortable in an industrial manufacturing setting with adherence to GMP and safety procedures.

Shift is Monday–Friday with 40 hours; ability to work with supervision, QA, and maintenance to support continuous

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or food production experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment through HMI and control systems.
• Evaluate product quality against established specifications and production standards.
• Make operational and equipment adjustments as needed to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Accurately complete production, quality, downtime, and operational documentation in English.
• Monitor equipment performance and report issues to supervision or maintenance.
• Perform startup, shutdown, changeover, and operational checks as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout the shift.
• Follow SOPs, production schedules, process parameters, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with supervisors, QA, sanitation, maintenance, and other production personnel.
• Assist with cleaning, inspections, and general operational support activities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and operational efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English communication

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

HMI control systems

Job description

Ancient Crunch is seeking a Production Equipment Operator to safely run and monitor production equipment, ensuring product quality, food safety, and efficiency across facilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, able to document operations in English, and comfortable in an industrial manufacturing setting with adherence to GMP and safety procedures.

Shift is Monday–Friday with 40 hours; ability to work with supervision, QA, and maintenance to support continuous