L2-Machine Operator
About The Position
The Machine Operator 1 (L-2) operates and monitors assigned food-production equipment, including depalletizers, cappers, and palletizers. The role supports safe and efficient production while meeting quality, food safety, sanitation, and production standards. Work includes starting up and shutting down equipment, monitoring production flow, maintaining machine settings, performing quality checks, clearing jams, troubleshooting equipment issues, completing production records, and assisting with line setup and changeovers. The position also performs process-control and sanitation tasks, including completing pre-operational checklists, monitoring pressure gauges, verifying scale weights, conducting butterfat testing, signing off on batch releases, sanitizing equipment, performing CIP/COP and sterilization processes, and flushing filler machines after production. Operators provide break and lunch coverage, communicate issues to leadership, and support shift productivity and continuous improvement. This is a full-time, first-shift position at the DC6 DLine location in Graham, North Carolina, with hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The work takes place in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with 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.
- Ability to work independently.
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or machine operating experience.
Nice To Haves
- Food or beverage manufacturing experience.
- Experience with fillers, packaging systems, or automated processing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate assigned production equipment, including depalletizers, cappers, and palletizers.
- Perform equipment startup, shutdown, and basic troubleshooting.
- Monitor equipment performance and production flow, maintain machine settings, and make adjustments as needed.
- Conduct quality checks and verify product specifications.
- Clear jams and minor equipment faults safely.
- 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, safety, lockout/tagout, and machine safety procedures.
- Maintain clean equipment and work areas.
- Complete pre-operational checklists, read and monitor pressure gauges, 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.
- Sanitize equipment hourly, perform CIP/COP and sterilization processes, and 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.
- Support shift productivity, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Follow company policies, maintain attendance and reliability, participate in training, 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
