Production - Machine Operator

EarthFresh; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include ensuring correct packaging and traceability, reporting issues promptly, and maintaining safety and cleanliness. Overtime and weekends may be required as part of shift coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in warehouse or production environment.
• Food industry experience is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication; team oriented.
• Willingness to overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-op checks and set up machines for daily production runs.
• Conduct minor troubleshooting if required to ensure proper machine operation.
• Report any major issues with the machine promptly.
• Ensure proper packaging and traceability coding per the Daily Production Schedule.
• Handle machines with care to maintain efficient operation.
• Perform general housekeeping in the work area at the end of each production run.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Production Manager/Coordinator.

Skills

Production experience

Communication skills

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

OBJECTIVE

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our food production team. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining food processing and packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The incumbent shall be mainly responsible for machine set-up, calibration, pre-op checks and troubleshooting for daily production runs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent Experience & Skills:
• 1-2 years of experience in Warehouse or Production environment
• Food industry experience an asset
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and team player
• A high degree of flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs repetitively/ability to stand for long periods of time during the workday

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform pre-op checks and set up machines for daily production runs.
2. Conduct minor trouble shooting if required to ensure that the machine is running properly.
3. Promptly report any major issues/ problems observed with the machine.
4. Ensure that correct packaging and traceability coding are being used and that all special instructions on the Daily Production Schedule are being followed.
5. Handle machine with care and take required steps to ensure that it is running efficiently at all times.
6. Perform general housekeeping in work area at the end of each production run.
7. Adhering to company Health and Safety policies and procedures.
8. Other duties and projects as assigned by the Production Manager/Coordinator.