Machine Operator -1st Shift

Overview

Machine Operator I - 1st Shift (Manufacturing) is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining production equipment while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation standards. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to operational procedures.

• Sets up machines, loads materials, and monitors performance for efficiency
• Follows work orders, quality controls, and sanitation procedures for cleanup and changeovers
• Direct/instructs machine line personnel in specific job duties
• Perform pre-operational checks to ensure proper machine function
• Creates pallet s, verifies all materials/products prior to use, and completes PIT equipment safety checks
• Maintains and exceeds production, quality, and safety standards
• Cleans machines properly after production runs or changeovers
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Ensures compliance with food safety and quality regulations, including HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements
• Documents and maintain preventative controls for food safety and quality
• Reports on food safety and quality issues to management immediately
• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and improve processes
• Enhances technical and functional competencies through professional development
• Adheres to workplace safety policies and procedures
• Supports a safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors, reporting hazards, and conducting safety observations

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Experience, & Knowledge

• Prior manufacturing work experience is a plus.
• Experience operating industrial trucks is beneficial.
• Previous machine operator experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations

• Not specified.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English (preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong manual dexterity, vision, and mobility.
• The ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English (preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong manual dexterity, vision, and mobility.
• The ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Minimum: 20.05 Salary Maximum: 26.8