Machine Operator – 1st Shift

Ventura Foods

Machine Operator operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment to meet customer requirements and safety standards. Responsible for training production assistants and ensuring compliance with safety and quality controls.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining filling and packaging equipment while adhering to food safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical issues and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Filling And Packaging Equipment OperationMechanical TroubleshootingGood Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Food Safety ComplianceEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Equipment OperationMechanical RepairsHMI AdjustmentsProduction Record MaintenanceSanitation Procedures

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTraining Assistance

Tools & Technologies

C.I.P. CircuitsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Industry Keywords

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)SQF CodePreventive Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds all internal and external customer requirements
Responsible for operating the filling and/or packaging equipment
Responsible for making minor mechanical repairs and replacement of certain defective parts
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the filler and packing functions of the machine and have the ability to troubleshoot issues and make necessary adjustments in the HMI
Maintains daily production and quality records, operates the equipment in a safe manner, and keeps the work area clean
Assists in the training of the production assistants, to assure quality parameters are adhered to, and GMPs and safety rules are followed
Performs sanitation of filling line equipment including operating the C.I.P. circuits, mixing chemicals in their correct proportions following all safety requirements and wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Thorough knowledge of filling and packaging equipment
Good mechanical ability including the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical abnormalities and to set up and maintain machinery making routine adjustments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs