Small Pack Machine Operator

Illes Foods•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The Small Pack Machine Operator operates production equipment used to produce finished goods according to process and quality standards and assigned production schedules. The role supports production, quality, and food safety requirements, following BRC requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), company SOPs, quality standards, and production time sequences. The operator learns packaging operations, safely operates assigned equipment after training and qualification, and works in alignment with ILLES Foods’ core values. This position is part of the Small Pack operator progression path. Partners are expected to develop skills through hands-on training, qualification, and demonstrated performance. Advancement is based on safe work practices, equipment knowledge, quality awareness, documentation accuracy, attendance, teamwork, and the ability to operate assigned equipment with increasing independence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or the ability to obtain it within the specified time.
Minimum of 1 year of food industry experience.
Minimum of 6 months of small packaging equipment experience.
Time management and reliability, including completing tasks on schedule, maintaining regular attendance, and prioritizing duties to meet production targets.
Ability to follow GMP, BRC, and company safety protocols and clean and maintain equipment according to standards.
Clear communication with team members and supervisors, including providing updates on equipment or production issues.
Active listening and accurate response to instructions and QA and production guidance.
Ability to load materials correctly, verify labels and film, and track product and container usage.
Flexibility to support changing production needs across departments, facilities, product lines, and equipment platforms within trained skill level.
Digital literacy and ability to use RiteTime, Ross, and HMI systems to document production data and monitor equipment.
Problem-solving skills to identify equipment or production issues and adjust machine settings to maintain quality and flow.
Ability to coordinate with others to maintain smooth operations, assist with training, and support team workflow.
Ability to raise and address equipment or process issues promptly to minimize disruption.
Ability to continuously lift weights up to 50 lbs. vertically from various heights.
Ability to carry up to 55 lbs. horizontally over distances up to 15 feet.
Ability to horizontally transfer force up to 100 lbs. using a sled.
Ability to ascend and descend steps and ladders continuously up to 12 inches and climb ladders up to 16 rungs.
Ability to stand continuously.

Responsibilities

Verify materials, film, labels, and batch documentation before production.
Load correct label files and obtain required Quality approval.
Assist with changeovers using approved procedures.
Perform basic equipment assembly, disassembly, and setup tasks when trained and as business needs require.
Operate one assigned small pack machine after training and qualification.
Monitor HMI screens, machine indicators, and production parameters.
Inspect seal quality, print quality, package appearance, and product weight.
Perform seal leak checks and collect QA-required samples.
Complete RiteTime and ROSS production transactions accurately after training.
Apply LPN labels and maintain production records.
Load materials and film into production equipment.
Stack, palletize, and label finished product.
Support production activities across departments, facilities, product lines, and equipment platforms in accordance with skills, qualifications, and level as business needs require.
Clean and sanitize equipment according to GMP, food safety, and safety requirements.
Learn basic forklift operation when trained and assigned.
Maintain clean and organized work areas.
Follow food safety, quality, GMP, and company requirements.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Maintain consistent attendance and workplace professionalism.