Tortilla Line Operator & Equipment Technician

Masachips; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancient Crunch Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ seeks a Production Equipment/Tortilla Line Operator to safely run and monitor tortilla line equipment, ensuring product quality, food safety, and efficient production.

The role requires attention to detail, comfort with industrial controls, and accurate English documentation. The ideal candidate will operate, adjust, and maintain equipment, perform start-up/shutdown tasks, and collaborate with QA, sanitation, maintenance, and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or food production experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Comfortable operating industrial equipment and HMI/control systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product quality issues.
• Ability to safely make operational adjustments while following established procedures.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability preferred.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently use stairs and ladders safely during normal job duties.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, noise, heat, dust, and varying production conditions.
• Ability to follow all PPE, safety, food safety, and company policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment through HMI and control systems.
• Evaluate product quality against established specifications and production standards.
• Make operational and equipment adjustments as needed to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Accurately complete production, quality, downtime, and operational documentation in English.
• Monitor equipment performance and report mechanical or operational issues to supervision or maintenance.
• Perform startup, shutdown, changeover, and operational checks as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout the shift.
• Follow all SOPs, production schedules, process parameters, and work instructions.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, QA, sanitation, maintenance, and other production personnel.
• Assist with cleaning, inspections, and general operational support activities as needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and operational efficiency initiatives.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Ancient Crunch Inc. in Hackettstown, NJ seeks a Production Equipment/Tortilla Line Operator to safely run and monitor tortilla line equipment, ensuring product quality, food safety, and efficient production.

The role requires attention to detail, comfort with industrial controls, and accurate English documentation. The ideal candidate will operate, adjust, and maintain equipment, perform start-up/shutdown tasks, and collaborate with QA, sanitation, maintenance, and supervisors.