Production Machine Operator - Day Shift - Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Home Chef (Internal Employees); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

Job summary

Home Chef in Maryland is seeking a Production Machine Operator for a day shift (6:30 AM – 3:30 PM) with Saturdays and Sundays off. You will run production equipment, follow SOPs, portion ingredients, and bag meals to spec, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the line.

The role requires a HS diploma (preferred) and 6+ months in production/warehouse. Perks include comprehensive health benefits, 401k, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma preferred but not required.
• 6+ months of production/warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and follow SOPs and BP.
• Label packaging and portion ingredients accurately for bags.
• Support uptime and assist in product changeovers as needed.
• Inspect output for machine-related issues and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow GMPs and lockout/tagout procedures as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma preferred

6+ months production/warehouse experience

Tools

SOPs and BP adherence

Job description

Production Machine Operator - Day Shift - Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

This role follows a Day shift schedule, working from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with designated days off on Saturday and Sunday.

The Machine Operator’s primary responsibility is to support the running of production equipment to ensure maximization of uptime, including being able to safely start, operate and lock out a piece of equipment. When the use of machine operation is not necessary, the machine operator will complete other production tasks as assigned. The Machine Operator is responsible for performing tasks according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices (BP). Some tasks include but not limited to, operating production equipment, labeling proper packaging, portioning ingredients to their appropriate measurements, and meal bagging correct quantities as given by Production Lead.

Detailed Responsibilities

Production Equipment

• Always keep safety first while using all equipment
• Must complete training on Home Chef equipment and be able to show understanding on how to operate the equipment safely and efficiently
• Must be able to control and adjust machine settings to include setups, calibration, cleaning, etc.
• Conducts basic troubleshooting on equipment
• Periodically test the operation of machines and fix issues that might occur during the shift
• Completes standard equipment set up and product changeovers without the assistance of maintenance techs
• Must be able to inspect output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Follows direction from Supervisor, Machine Lead to fulfill production requirements
• Labels packaging at the standard average rate
• Portions ingredients using proper measuring utensils Applies attention to detail while picking ingredients in the meal bag process
• Transitions between tasks when needed

Shipping

• Must work at a fast pace with attention to detail
• Must work as a team to reach shipping goals

GMP

• Required to follow all GMPs while onsite at the facilities
• Must keep work area clean at all times and assist in EOD clean ups

Safety

• Follows all lock out tag out procedures and refrains from using machine when locked or tagged out
• Follows all procedures for safe operation of machinery

General Responsibilities

• Must be able to submit progress of his/her production throughout the shift
• Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs

This position requires 0% travel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• HS Diploma preferred but not required
• 6+ months of production/warehouse environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team

More About Us

Perks and benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team [e-mail] .

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Maryland Pay Range

$22.50 - $22.50 USD