Machine Operator, Level 23, 1st Shift

Ventura Foods

Machine Operator maintaining filling and packaging equipment for Ventura Foods, which manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. Troubleshooting machinery, performing sanitation, and supporting production training in Birmingham.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36,759 - $44,965 per yearWebsite

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 regulatory standards. Capable of training and evaluating production staff, ensuring efficient machine operation and quality control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Filling And Packaging Equipment OperationPreventive MaintenanceMechanical TroubleshootingFood Safety ComplianceHMI Adjustments

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Hard Skills

Preventive Maintenance TasksMechanical RepairsMachine Function AdjustmentTroubleshooting Machine IssuesSanitizing EquipmentC.I.P. Circuit OperationChemical MixingSetting Up MachineryRoutine AdjustmentsQuality Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTraining And Evaluation

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

SQFGMPsFSMAPreventive ControlsFood Safety Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate filling and/or packaging equipment
Complete daily and weekly preventive maintenance tasks
Adjust and align primary machine functions
Make minor mechanical repairs and replace certain defective parts
Troubleshoot machine issues and make necessary HMI adjustments
Maintain daily production and quality records
Operate equipment safely and keep the work area clean
Assist in training and evaluating production assistants and trainees
Install and maintain information in the product library
Sanitize filling-line equipment, operate C.I.P. circuits, and mix chemicals in correct proportions
Follow food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria, including SQF, GMPs, FSMA, and preventive controls
Perform 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
Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical abnormalities
Ability to set up and maintain machinery and make routine adjustments
Ability to troubleshoot issues and make necessary adjustments in the HMI
Ability to train and evaluate trainees
Ability to follow food safety policies, SQF code, GMPs, FSMA, and preventive controls
Ability to follow safety requirements and wear required PPE

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
Career growth opportunities
Training
Safe work environment