Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary Range : $20.00 per hour

Bonuses : After 3 months of employment, there is a one-time $250 bonus if attendance and performance metrics are met. Ongoing opportunities to earn bonuses for attendance.

Benefit Eligible : Yes, includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision) along with paid time off and a 401(k) with company match

Location : Onsite in Mesa, AZ

Classification : Non-exempt, Regular Full-time, Third Shift (10pm to 6am).

Reports to : Production Manager and Production Lead

The Company

Paleovalley is a modern health-conscious snack and supplement company. We are committed to making delicious, high-quality products that do not cut corners. We source from certified organic farmers using regenerative agricultural practices. Our goal is to support our customers with better alternatives to the health-damaging junk foods and synthetic supplements lining the grocery store shelves.

Wild Pastures, our sister company, is on a mission to transform the meat industry. We deliver 100% grass fed, pasture-raised, environmentally-regenerative beef, chicken and pork and sustainably caught, wild seafood directly to our customers’ doors. We have incredibly high standards for our meat – all being raised in the USA by small-scale family farmers on lush pastures free from human-caused chemicals.

The Opportunity

The Machine Operator is responsible for the proper and safe operation of different machinery used in the processing and packaging floor, while adhering to quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. The Machine Operator must follow and adhere to all company process procedures and controls. The Machine Operator will report to and work closely with the Production Manager and Production Lead on shift.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Machine Operations :

• Operate Processing and Packaging Equipment : Operate various processing and packaging machines according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain Operation Flow : Operate and monitor lines, removing or shifting material and / or finished product as necessary to facilitate proper flow and machine operation.
• Product and Package Changeovers : Perform changeovers on equipment, labelers and date coders following procedures.
• Machine Setup : Properly set up at startup and perform necessary setting adjustments on equipment throughout the shift.
• Monitor Packaging Operation : Continuously check the label, seals on packaging, net weights and date placement throughout the shift to ensure that every package label and date is correct according to the specification sheet.

Ingredient Handling and Preparation :

Quality Control & Compliance :

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting :

Documentation and Reporting :

Safety :

Team Collaboration and Communication :

Competencies

Required Education and Experience

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This role is performed in a manufacturing setting, which may include exposure to varying temperatures, varying noise levels including loud machinery, and dust or other airborne particles. Employees are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed, such as safety glasses, gloves, or ear protection, to maintain a safe working environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires prolonged standing and walking for the duration of the shift. The employee will be regularly lifting, moving (pushes, pulls, or carrying objects), maintaining body balance while using abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The employee will also carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee will use frequent bending, stooping, and reaching, as well as manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) to operate machinery or tools and perform repetitive tasks. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Work may be performed under hazardous conditions such as operating heavy equipment within the manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have excellent stamina with the ability to remain focused and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The employee must adhere to all safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Following a first shift training period, the role will be scheduled for third shift. Exact hours may vary based on training, coverage, and production schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position does not require travel.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance (if applicable)

The employee must be authorized to work in the United States for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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EEO Statement :

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are equal opportunity employers. Employment and processes, including decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify :

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures participate in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.

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