Snack Production Machine Operator

J&J Snack Foods; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to maintain and operate production machinery, ensuring continuous run and high productivity. You will collaborate with team members to sustain efficiency while upholding quality standards.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, ability to perform repairs with basic tools, and strict adherence to safety and procedures in a fast-paced snack food production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining production machinery.
• Ability to read production specifications and follow procedures.
• Comfort with using basic hand and power tools for simple repairs.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines to start a production cycle including calibration and cleaning.
• Control and adjust machine settings to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Maintain daily paperwork: checklist, downtime, weights, specifications, quality records.
• Conduct regular tests to verify machine operation.
• Troubleshoot issues during the shift to minimize downtime.
• Verify output to detect machine-related defects or flaws.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Inspect product quality, presentation and packaging.
• Stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks as needed.
• Utilize mechanical skills to perform simple repairs.

Skills

Machine operation

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

J&J Snack Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to maintain and operate production machinery, ensuring continuous run and high productivity. You will collaborate with team members to sustain efficiency while upholding quality standards.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, ability to perform repairs with basic tools, and strict adherence to safety and procedures in a fast-paced snack food production environment.