Senior Food Processing Machine Operator (2+ yrs)

Michael Foods; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking a production operator responsible for safe operation of filling and packaging equipment.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety and quality standards, proper documentation, and active participation in changeovers and daily maintenance. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of experience with machinery, GMPs, and SOPs, and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience operating machinery and handling GMPs and product specifications.
• SPC (weight control).
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate and get along with other employees.
• Ability to read SOPs.
• Basic computer skills to operate equipment controls.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and healthy workplace and reinforce safety as a core value.
• Adhere to GMPs, sanitation, and quality practices; report issues.
• Operate, run, clean, and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Plan and lead changeovers for fillers and date coding with proper resources.
• Maintain required documentation in real time.
• Communicate with supervisors about mechanical problems and needs.
• Maintain GMP and sanitation practices and a safe work environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery operation

GMP compliance

SOP reading

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Math basics

Communication

Weight control (SPC)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Elopack Fillers/Cappers

Scholle AF/19

Tote Filler

Hamba

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Elizabeth, New Jersey is seeking a production operator responsible for safe operation of filling and packaging equipment.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety and quality standards, proper documentation, and active participation in changeovers and daily maintenance. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of experience with machinery, GMPs, and SOPs, and strong teamwork skills.