Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Come join our team as Machine Operator !

Pay: $21.63 per hour 

The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact on a fast-growing company? 

This position will:

• Be responsible for the production of products in compliance with food safety standards
• Set-up and run production equipment in the manufacturing process
  
   

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will do:

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices following all sanitation and process procedures and guidelines and reference SOP’s where applicable
• Adhere to Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, including taking accurate weights and measurements to ensure product quality and efficiency
• Learn to safely operate various machines with the food manufacturing process
• Read and understand production schedules
• Record information on standard production forms
• Set up, inspect and use equipment according to proper procedure
• Perform minor adjustments to equipment as needed
• Cross-train and work in other departments as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

 
What we have to offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Temperature controlled environment
• 401K with company match (available after 6 months)
• Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage (available in first 30 days)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Career development opportunities

What you will bring:

• Ideally at least 1-year manufacturing experience, preferably in food industry
• Must have flexibility to work overtime including weekends
• Experience cleaning or sanitizing equipment is a plus
• Ability to work in wet or humid conditions regularly
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend and lift up to 30 pounds, unassisted
• Experience with or ability to learn power industrial equipment including forklift or scissors lift   

Who we are: 
Established in 2018, Greenleaf Foods is a leading consumer plant-based protein company committed to shaping the future of plant-based eating. Our portfolio of plant-based protein brands includes Lightlife Foods and Field Roast Grain Meat Co.  Our brands feature more than 50 products and represent a leading market position in the plant-based protein category. Greenleaf Foods is headquartered outside of Chicago in Elmhurst, IL with operations in Seattle, WA; Turners Falls, MA; and Indianapolis. Our 500 associates embrace a strong, values-based culture and take pride in doing what’s right for our consumers, customers and communities.  We thrive in an engaging, open and fast-paced environment.

Greenleaf Foods is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Covid-19 Vaccination:
Greenleaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees.  As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by  March 31, 2022and to show proof of vaccination.   In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, 2022).  We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following workplace anti-discrimination and other applicable laws.