Machine Operator

Alamance Foods Inc
Burlington, NC
Job Description

The machine operator is a role designed to maintain the functionality of various machines throughout production, on a shift. This essential role is necessary to equip personnel with continuous production of products.

Key Accountabilities/ Outcomes

  • Clean, set up, operate, and monitor equipment.
  • Understand how to read the schedule.
  • Ensure proper materials have been loaded. (cans, valves, caps).
  • Fill out pre-operational checklist.
  • Know how to read a pressure gauge.
  • Check the scale weights on the filler and gasser machinery.
  • Perform butterfat test.
  • Sign off for the release of a batch.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
  • Spray off equipment hourly with sanitizing water to ensure machine cleanliness.
  • Perform filler and gasser changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Prepare equipment for the next run to include size changes as needed.
  • Perform CIP/COP and sterilization process on filler and gasser machine.
  • Flush hot water into the filler machine after production is complete.
  • Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
  • Provide fellow operators with lunch and breaks during scheduled times.

Job Requirements

  • Responsible for knowing and adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • Adhere to all company safety rules and regulations.
  • Could read and interpret documents.
  • Able to effectively work in a team environment.
  • Effectively/Professionally communicate in English
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Education/Experience

  • 3-5 years previous operator experience preferred.
  • High school diploma preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Work in high noise areas and use mandatory hearing protection.
  • Ability to stack boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
  • Will be exposed to non-climate control areas (hot and cold areas)
  • Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, and moving around the facility.
  • Must be able to climb a ladder. (4 feet)

Alamance Foods is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender indemnity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Alamance Foods. Please contact Alamance Foods Human Resources department if you need assistance completing this application or to others participate in the application process.

1st Shift
Posted 2025-11-21

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