Machine Operator

Sun Orchard is the undisputed market leader in not-from-concentrate citrus ingredients and refreshments. We are looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join our team! As a machine operator, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of manufacturing processes and equipment. What We Offer • Paid time off, sick time • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, company paid life, flexible spending account, 401K matching • Consistent schedules and professional growth opportunities • A respectful, forward-thinking work culture About the Role As a Machine Technician, you will: • Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency • Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow • Ensure package and product quality • Perform preventative maintenance • Operate all manufacturing equipment (including new technologies) efficiently and safely • Clean equipment and area before, during, and after shift • Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices. • Expedite repairs to line, working with maintenance as necessary • Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations • Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere • Regular, reliable, predictable attendance Experience and Key Qualifications • 18 years or older • High School Diploma or GED required • A minimum of 2 tears of food production experience required • Experience with high-speed production lines (e.g., high output, high performance equipment, fast paced production environment, etc.) • Experience with pallets (e.g., operating a forklift, stacking/bundling product, etc.) • Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.) • Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring the right mix of product, operating a production computer, etc.) • Experience operating a palletizer (e.g., building pallets, managing product changeovers, etc.) • Experience reading schedules (e.g., products being produced, understanding production requirements, production planning, managing changeovers, etc.) • Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.) • Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES in a food plant, identifying risks) • Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.) • Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.) • This position is performed in manufacturing environment. There may be exposure to noise, work near moving mechanical parts and forklifts, citrus fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be required to stand, walk and sit for long periods at a time, wear the proper protective equipment as required, climb a ladder or stairs, hear and communicate readily, use both hands and arms. Use of telephone, cell phones, a computer, copier, and other office equipment will be required. About Us: Since 1984, Sun Orchard has been the leading developer and manufacturer of all natural citrus based ingredient and beverage products, servicing market leaders across the Food Service, Specialty Industrial and club channels. Our products are not from concentrate and minimally processed to maintain the natural benefits and flavors of the fruit. Our ingredients and beverages are clean label and non GMO, thereby meeting consumer demand for healthier, authentic, and all natural products. Our knowledge and expertise differentiate us from our competition. With over 250 employees dedicated to excellence, quality, and customer service, Sun Orchard has built trust and partnerships with our customers for nearly 40 years. Sun Orchard’s vision is to inspire a world that believes in genuine ingredients and refreshments. We are confident that our people are our greatest assets. At Sun Orchard, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.