Production Equipment/Tortilla Line Operator

Ancient Crunch•Hackettstown, NJ

About The Position

The Production Equipment/Tortilla Line Operator safely operates, monitors, and adjusts production equipment to meet product quality, food safety, and operational efficiency standards. The role involves continuously checking product against specifications, making equipment adjustments when needed, and accurately completing operational documentation. The position suits a detail-oriented, mechanically inclined person who is comfortable in an industrial manufacturing environment. Responsibilities may expand as Ancient Crunch grows, and the operator may lead new initiatives and take on additional duties consistent with the role and the company’s production strategy.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Comfort operating industrial equipment and HMI/control systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product quality issues.
Ability to safely make operational adjustments while following established procedures.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials throughout the shift.
Ability to frequently use stairs and ladders safely during normal job duties.
Ability to work around moving machinery, noise, heat, dust, and varying production conditions.
Ability to work in hot, humid, wet, and industrial production environments.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, gloves, hearing protection, face shields, and protective clothing.
Ability to follow PPE, safety, food safety, and company policy requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing or food production experience.
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor production equipment through HMI and control systems.
Evaluate product quality against established specifications and production standards.
Make operational and equipment adjustments as needed to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
Complete production, quality, downtime, and operational documentation accurately in English.
Monitor equipment performance and report mechanical or operational issues to supervision or maintenance.
Perform startup, shutdown, changeover, and operational checks as assigned.
Comply with food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout the shift.
Follow SOPs, production schedules, process parameters, and work instructions.
Collaborate with supervisors, QA, sanitation, maintenance, and other production personnel.
Assist with cleaning, inspections, and general operational support activities as needed.
Support continuous improvement efforts and operational efficiency initiatives.
Lead new initiatives and assume additional duties consistent with the role as production strategy evolves.