Liquid Machine Operator

Illes Foods•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The Liquid Machine Operator sets up and operates at least two filling or packaging machines in production, following process and quality standards to meet assigned production schedules. The operator performs production activities and operates equipment in accordance with BRC requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), ILLES Foods SOPs, safety and quality standards, and required time sequences. The role also calls for conduct aligned with the company’s core values: operating with integrity, staying intentionally curious, and believing in the power of partnership. The position requires regular attendance and clear, professional communication with production, FSQA, supervisors, and team members. The operator may operate or learn to operate filling machines and forklifts and perform other tasks as assigned. The stated schedule is 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent, or the ability to obtain it within the specified time.
0–2 years of food industry experience.
A minimum of 6 months of packaging equipment experience.
Time management and reliability, including meeting production schedules and completing setups, changeovers, and documentation on time.
Ability to follow BRC, GMP, SOP, food safety, and quality standards and maintain clean equipment and safe work practices.
Clear verbal and written communication with FSQA, supervisors, and team members, including accurate digital production records.
Active listening to instructions, feedback, and quality requirements.
Ability to verify and handle bulk materials, packaging components, and labels accurately and minimize waste.
Flexibility to adapt to job changeovers, machine assignments, and changing production needs, and to learn additional equipment.
Digital literacy, including operating HMI systems, entering variable data, maintaining SPC charts, and documenting production accurately.
Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot machine and process issues and take corrective action.
Ability to coordinate with production, QA, and support teams and address minor operational or workflow issues professionally.
Ability to continuously lift up to 55 lbs vertically and carry up to 55 lbs for distances up to 70 inches.
Ability to transfer up to 100 lbs on a sled for distances up to 45 feet, with no repetitions.
Ability to continuously squeeze a Jamar hand dynamometer requiring forces up to 10 lbs.
Ability to continuously ascend and descend a step 8 inches high.
Ability to work in temperatures that vary from 55 to 110 degrees.

Responsibilities

Verify bulk materials, packaging components, and labels against the batch sheet.
Load the correct label files, input variable data, and obtain FSQA label approval.
Set up and operate up to two packaging machines according to standard settings.
Perform job changeovers and monitor production for safety and efficiency.
Inspect materials and products for seal integrity, print quality, and weight.
Conduct seal leak tests and collect samples for QA.
Operate HMI systems, adjust machines, and maintain SPC charts.
Load materials, fill packages accurately, and stack finished goods on pallets.
Maintain equipment cleanliness and follow safety and health standards.
Record production data accurately in RiteTime and Ross.
Operate or learn to operate filling machines and forklifts.
Follow GMP, food safety, and quality standards at all times.
Maintain professional verbal and written communication.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other tasks as assigned.