Production - Machine Operator

EarthFresh • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1963, EarthFresh has been an international leader in the produce industry, with operations in both the U.S.A. and Canada. We proudly specialize in providing the Foodservice and Retail industries with a wide selection of conventional and organic potato varieties ideal for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting.
We are a team of fantastic people who are joined together by the same belief – that “fresh produce is a way of life”. EarthFresh invites you to be a part of our ever-growing team and share in our success!
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our food production team. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining food processing and packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The incumbent shall be mainly responsible for machine set-up, calibration, pre-op checks and troubleshooting for daily production runs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in Warehouse or Production environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and team player
• A high degree of flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs repetitively/ability to stand for long periods of time during the workday

Nice To Haves

• Food industry experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-op checks and set up machines for daily production
• Conduct minor trouble shooting if required to ensure that the machine is running
• Promptly report any major issues/ problems observed with the
• Ensure that correct packaging and traceability coding are being used and that all special instructions on the Daily Production Schedule are being followed.
• Handle machine with care and take required steps to ensure that it is running efficiently at all times.
• Perform general housekeeping in work area at the end of each production
• Adhering to company Health and Safety policies and
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Production Manager/Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED