Sun Orchard is the undisputed market leader in not-from-concentrate citrus ingredients and refreshments. We have an immediate opening for a Machine Operator!

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 forward-thinking work culture

Key Responsibilities:

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'
Other duties as required.

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)

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.

Join our team and contribute your expertise in creating exceptional food products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met!

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