L2-Machine Operator
About The Position
The Machine Operator 1 (L-2) operates and monitors assigned production equipment, including depalletizers, cappers, and palletizers, to ensure safe and efficient operation and compliance with production, quality, and food safety standards. The role is based at DC6 DLine in Graham, North Carolina, and is a full-time, second-shift position scheduled from 3 PM to 11 PM. The listed pay rate is $16.50 per hour. The operator performs equipment startup, shutdown, basic troubleshooting, settings adjustments, quality checks, and production documentation. The position also supports changeovers, line setup, sanitation, and shift coverage, while communicating equipment issues and downtime to leadership. Work takes place in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, cold and hot temperatures, moisture, and noise. PPE is required at all times.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience operating automated production equipment.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work flexible schedules and overtime as required.
- Ability to read and understand machine settings and production documentation.
- Frequent standing, bending, walking, climbing, lifting, repetitive hand movements, and machine interaction.
- Use required PPE at all times.
Nice To Haves
- Food or beverage manufacturing experience.
- Experience with fillers, packaging systems, or automated processing equipment.
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or machine operating experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate assigned depalletizer, capper, and palletizer equipment.
- Perform equipment startup and shutdown and conduct basic troubleshooting.
- Monitor equipment performance and production flow; maintain proper machine settings and adjustments.
- Conduct quality checks and verify product specifications.
- Safely clear jams and minor equipment faults.
- Maintain production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Complete production paperwork and documentation accurately.
- Communicate equipment issues and downtime to leadership.
- Assist with changeovers and line setup activities.
- Follow GMP, food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintain clean equipment and work areas.
- Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Complete pre-operational checklists.
- Read and monitor pressure gauges and verify scale weights on filler and gasser machinery.
- Perform butterfat testing and sign off on batch releases.
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate equipment issues.
- Spray equipment hourly with sanitizing water to maintain cleanliness.
- Perform CIP/COP and equipment sterilization processes.
- Flush hot water through filler machines after production.
- Complete documentation in accordance with SOPs and GMP standards.
- Provide coverage for fellow operators during breaks and lunch periods.
- Communicate with team members and supervisors and support shift productivity and efficiency.
- Follow company policies, food safety and quality standards, lockout/tagout and machine safety procedures.
- Maintain attendance and reliability, participate in training and continuous improvement activities, and maintain professional conduct and communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
