Machine Operator

Revolution Foods•Bell, CA

18d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots production equipment, including flow wraps, tray sealers, mixers, metal detectors, Markem printers, and conveyors. The role supports inspections, calibrations, preventive maintenance, and changeovers to minimize downtime and maintain efficient production flow. The operator works with production supervisors and leads, supports assembly-line and production tasks as needed, and helps meet production goals. Work may involve routine and repetitive tasks in food production or warehouse departments, including preparing, processing, assembling, sorting, and staging products and materials. The position works across assembly and oven departments and other production areas as business needs require. It is based in a factory setting with chilled temperatures of 50 degrees and below, and exposure to wet, damp, and cold conditions. Personal protective equipment is provided. Flexibility may occasionally be required to support production needs, operational issues, or special projects. Base pay is $18.61.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
Ability to think critically and analytically and troubleshoot equipment.
Ability to routinely work in a chilled, damp factory environment.
Ability to physically perform the job requirements and routinely lift 40–50 pounds; working conditions also describe routinely lifting and carrying 50–60 pounds.
Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and/or covering varied shifts.
Minor mechanical skills required.
Commitment to the Revolution Foods mission of providing children with nutritious, tasty food to support healthy minds and bodies.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a fast-paced fresh food handling environment.
Previous machine operator experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of safe and proper food-handling procedures and knife handling.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, inspect, test, and troubleshoot production equipment, including tray sealers, flow wraps, conveyors, metal detectors, and other machines.
Perform preventive maintenance and support equipment inspections and calibrations.
Set up assembly-line machines correctly and ensure they function efficiently.
Keep machines running with minimal downtime during changeovers, shifts, material changes, calibrations, specification changes, and rest periods.
Follow recipes and instructions to prepare, cut, chop, slice, assemble, stock, sort, stage, and process products, raw materials, and meals.
Support production in assembly, oven, food production, and warehouse areas as business needs require.
Maintain production pace and flow to meet requirements and KPIs.
Rack products, debox materials, assemble food products and meals, and break down boxes and containers.
Participate in changeovers, wash down production lines, sanitize workspaces, conduct monthly inventory counts, sort materials, and stage products.
Maintain food safety in accordance with state and federal requirements and Revolution Foods policies.
Dispose of garbage and recycling, clean and sanitize receptacles, and separate waste as part of the Green Waste program.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices by maintaining a clean, organized, sanitary, and hazard-free workstation.
Maintain a safe work environment, including dry floors, proper floor-drain coverage, and safe knife and equipment use and storage.
Communicate and work effectively with team members, supporting a respectful, consistent, and productive work culture.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality; attendance is monitored through the company point system.
Perform other duties as needed.