Pay rate- 19$/hr

Schedules available-

Sun-Wed 2:30PM-1AM
Wed-Sat 2:30PM-1AM

Factor Meals, a proud member of the HelloFresh family, is at the forefront of meal preparation innovation. We believe that health and wellness starts with food and what you put into your body. Our goal is to help our customers achieve their health and wellness goals. We focus on being physically fit and healthy with nutritious, purposeful eating. We want to help real people achieve real results without sacrificing time and energy trying to sort through the overwhelming amount of information. 

We use the freshest, highest quality ingredients available, and our in-house culinary team is constantly working to optimize the nutritional value of every single meal. Meals arrive fresh and are fully prepared- simply heat in the microwave or oven and enjoy!

Our production lines, including the advanced Marlen Autocook Line (ACL), integrate cutting-edge technology and rigorous quality standards to deliver high-quality meals efficiently and safely. We’re looking for skilled Machine Operator I to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring seamless operations on the ACL.

As a Machine Operator I, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of advanced production equipment, specifically the Marlen Autocook Line. You will ensure operational excellence by maximizing machine uptime, maintaining quality standards, and prioritizing safety in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate Advanced Machinery: Manage the operation of the Marlen Autocook Line, including its flattener, conveyors, Marlen grill, oven, chiller, and X-ray station, ensuring proper product flow and equipment functionality.
  • Critical Control Oversight: Assist with process steps vital to food safety, such as monitoring product stacking on the shaker conveyor and supporting QA during CCP temperature checks.
  • Monitor and Troubleshoot Equipment: Perform regular inspections and basic troubleshooting to resolve equipment jams or inefficiencies. Escalate complex issues to the maintenance team as needed.
  • Setup, Teardown, and Cleanovers: Lead setup and changeover processes for different product runs, prepare equipment for sanitation, and ensure compliance with pre-operational checks.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Coordinate with sanitation, quality assurance, and material handling teams to maintain smooth production flow and uphold standards.
  • Data and Performance Reporting: Maintain detailed records of machine performance, downtime, and interventions to support efficiency improvements.
  • Safety and Compliance: Uphold strict safety standards in all machine operations and work in alignment with food safety protocols.

What We’re Looking For

Technical Proficiency

  • Experience operating advanced or integrated machinery in a production setting.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tools and troubleshooting techniques.

Attention to Detail

  • Ability to understand the intricate components of automated equipment.
  • Vigilance in following detailed operational and safety protocols.

Effective Communication

  • Confidence in identifying and escalating operational or safety risks.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members across different departments.

Resilience and Adaptability

  • Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Willingness to work in refrigerated conditions and handle food product.

Commitment to Excellence

  • Dedication to maintaining high-quality standards and operational consistency.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with food production equipment, particularly automated cooking and chilling systems.
  • Knowledge of CCP monitoring and food safety regulations.
  • Familiarity with HACCP and GMP practices.

Why Join Factor Meals?

  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a team driving automation and production excellence.
  • Growth Opportunities: Build your career in a company committed to investing in talent.
  • Meaningful Work: Play a direct role in delivering quality meals to customers across the nation.

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