[US DC] Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a motivated team player to join our operations team as Machine Operator.  In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the production initiatives and goals set forth by the area supervisor by making sure machines in your area of responsibility are kept fully functional and operated in accordance with plant standards, ensuring adherence to production targets. 

You will...

• Ensure equipment is fully functional
• Effective implementation of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) initiatives and recommendations from upper management
• Follow standards of quality, visually inspecting finished product to adjust machine settings accordingly   
• Ensure line is running smoothly and communicate all issues that prevent effective runs to supervisor
• Ensure machines are set up according to the production schedule with all equipment and materials available for the run
• Inspect all ingredients to ensure plating follows the recipe
• Anticipate production scheduled materials availability and have PMs ready to ensure there are no gaps in production
• Ensure proper light industrial maintenance and troubleshooting such as wrap roll replacement, cup fill, etc.  
• Ensure overall safety of the operation of equipment

You are…

• Someone with an inclination for complex machinery and operational excellence 
• Someone with clear understanding of production goals
• A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
• Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills 
• A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate
• Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are willing to get deep into the weeds where needed
• A strong communicator who can easily communicate complex solutions to upper management
• Comfortability in being exposed to cool and/or cold environment (10º - 40º)

At a minimum, you have...

• High School Diploma or equivalent, GED
• 1 Year experience operation light industrial machinery
• General knowledge of maintenance principles

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Illinois Pay Range

$19.75—$19.75 USD

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

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HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:

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