Machine Operator- A3 Day Shift

Mastronardi Produce•Jonestown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator coordinates the work of employees who set up and operate machines in the Production department to meet goals for the assigned shift. The role safely operates machines at high efficiency while tracking production and scrap, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and communicating machine, product, or department problems to the shift supervisor. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate Mastronardi Produce’s PRIDE values: Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, and Excellence. The position involves training and troubleshooting for machine operators, monitoring equipment and addressing minor problems, and ensuring safe operation and compliance with start-up, shutdown, and changeover procedures. The operator helps the production line meet daily goals and customer quality specifications, including correct product and label information. The role also supports line efficiency, checks that workers are performing their duties, and motivates the line to meet reasonable expectations. Work takes place in an expansive refrigerated warehouse averaging 48–53°F, with background noise approaching 70 dB. The role requires regularly lifting up to 30 pounds throughout the day, as well as regular visual and audio sensory ability. The posting lists the schedule as “Night Shift: 6 AM–5:30 PM,” with a rotational schedule of Tues–Thurs, Sun–Mon, and Fri–Sat.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous related work experience.
Computer proficiency; data-entry experience is preferred.
Proficiency in English and ability to communicate effectively and professionally, present information and direction, and respond to questions from managers, employees, and external contacts.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Basic mechanical ability.
Ability to work as a high-performance team player in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to be responsible for company property.
Willingness to maintain confidentiality and protect proprietary information.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of the job.
Regular visual and audio sensory ability.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds consistently throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

Data-entry experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct training and troubleshooting for machine operators.
Report machine, product, or department issues to the supervisor.
Monitor machine operation and resolve minor problems.
Follow safety precautions and machine start-up and shutdown procedures.
Complete the daily start-up and shutdown checklist.
Operate the machine to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
Meet daily production goals set by the area supervisor.
Ensure production quality meets customer specifications, including product, case, and pallet-label quality.
Verify the correct country of origin on PLU, clam, and box labels, as well as pallet tags.
Enforce company policies, without taking disciplinary action.
Ensure the production line is running efficiently.
Check that workers are performing their duties.
Help motivate the line to meet reasonable expectations.
Perform changeover procedures.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Track production and scrap.