Produce Machine Operator - 3rd shift

Kettle Cuisine; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is seeking a passionate Produce Machine Operator for the 3rd shift in Lynn, MA. Ideal candidates will possess manufacturing experience, particularly in food, and demonstrate a commitment to safety and quality. This role requires attention to detail, basic mechanical aptitude, and the ability to thrive in a team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus program up to 5%

Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing experience in the food industry preferred.
• Experience in temperature-controlled settings (30-45 degrees).
• Ability to operate a pallet jack / forklift.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities to reduce downtime.
• Operate the running of production machinery.
• Maintain production records and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safe working practices

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking—using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients—complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you're looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

Job Summary

Schedule: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

To ensure continuous and efficient operation of the lidder and labeler machinery.

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in their products and expects each employee to do the same with their work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan all activities to reduce downtime.
• Follow the company GMP’s.
• Take instructions from supervisors.
• Operating the efficient running of production machinery.
• Maintain time and production records of machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with the minimum of supervision.
• Troubleshoot problem areas and develop solutions.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment.
• Comply with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Position requires basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must have good attendance and safety record.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, climb, reach, and use hands to feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Accurate and timely completion of required documentation to enable clear traceability.
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes.
• Communicate an end of shift breakdown / Hand-off to the next shift.
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable and requested by management.

Required Skills

• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry
• Experience working in temperature-controlled settings (30-45 degrees)
• Proven record of accomplishment in safe working practices
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment
• Ability to work all scheduled shifts, on time
• Ability to operate a pallet jack / forklift
• Must be able to read and write English.

Desired Skills

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Passion for food and high quality. Excellent attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management. Problem solving. Planning and organizing

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle

Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners

Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team

Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

Pay Range for Produce Machine Operator - 3rd shift

The Produce Machine Operator - 3rd shift base pay range$17.75 USD + shift differential/hourly.The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum fornew hire salaries for the Lynn, MA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’srate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time.In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team membersas a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.The Produce Machine Operator - 3rd shift position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for the annual discretionarybonus program up to 5%. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state,and local minimum wage laws.