VIF Machine Operator: Packaging, QC & Shipping

Bel; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel Brands USA in Traverse City, MI, seeks a VIF Machine Operator for Materne North America to run and monitor end-of-line packaging and handle shipping/receiving. This role requires standing for a full 12-hour shift and lifting up to 40 lbs, with hands-on machine operation and material tracking.

You will reset robotic arms, adjust packaging sizes, and ensure product quality while logging efficiency and materials data for next shifts. Prior food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; Technical/trade schooling preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the food industry is a plus.
• Must be able to measure and understand tear weight.
• Previous experience operating hi-lo equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment via computer interface.
• Reset robotic arm positions after line shutdown.
• Set machine for different packaging sleeve sizes.
• Adjust Ixapak machine as needed.
• Break down machinery to clean and sanitize.
• Observe materials for contamination or foreign materials.
• Inspect pouches for quality and uniformity.
• Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot.
• Document tracking sheets for machine efficiency and downtime.
• Load 53-foot trailers with a forklift.
• Shipping and receiving of products and materials.
• Log incoming and outgoing pallets in the computer system.
• Recognize shortages of materials for the next shift.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Basic Math skills

Competency with weights and measures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical / Trade School

Job description

Bel Brands USA in Traverse City, MI, seeks a VIF Machine Operator for Materne North America to run and monitor end-of-line packaging and handle shipping/receiving. This role requires standing for a full 12-hour shift and lifting up to 40 lbs, with hands-on machine operation and material tracking.

You will reset robotic arms, adjust packaging sizes, and ensure product quality while logging efficiency and materials data for next shifts. Prior food manufacturing experience is a plus.