Senior Machine Operator

Stratas Foods, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified operator candidates for a dynamic role in food manufacturing. This full-time position involves a variety of tasks, including machine operation, packaging, and ensuring product quality. The company offers a supportive workplace with competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, along with opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, demonstrating a commitment to safety and efficiency. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the foodservice industry!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Reimbursement

College Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Match up to 5%

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Pay

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines, ensuring proper adjustments for production.
• Perform general housekeeping and packaging duties as assigned.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding equipment needs and quality issues.

Skills

Machine Operation

General Housekeeping

Food Manufacturing

Chemical Handling Procedures

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH VERY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS!

• We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary benefits on day one of employment!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• College tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Match up to 5%
• Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

Qualified operator candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.

The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, rework, prepare packaging, package product, food manufacturing, and other duties as assigned by supervision.

• Set up machines prior to shift start-up, attend to the operation of these machines, and make adjustments as necessary for changes due to production type.
• Proper tear down, cleaning, and reassembling pumps, sanitary lines, and line equipment.
• Attend to and adjust machines during operation to ensure product flow through the machines.
• Operation of CIP skids in addition to breakdown and cleaning of line components.
• Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including PPE required.
• Completion of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual MSS items.
• Identify and be able to communicate opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Communicate with supervisor when equipment needs attention.
• Report/resolve any observed quality issues while cleaning equipment.
• Successfully pass qualification test.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Related Experience: 2 years of previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge - data entry

• Employees are encouraged to participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams.
• Learn and follow written rules and procedures.
• Follow attendance policies.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Will have the opportunity to learn various positions.
• Must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies.
• Must adhere to and comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies.

Additional Information

Physical: Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights.

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)