Production Machine Operator

Machine Operator

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our team.

Join a company that embraces vertically-integrated production to ensure top-quality sustainable ingredients, advantages in cost-effectiveness, and unparalleled quality control all the way from farm to fork. It is in the flourishing rural of Pittston, PA where our state-of-the-art facility provides full-service packaging for all of our frozen meals.

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

• Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
• Holiday Pay
• Teladoc (online care)
• Referral Bonus Incentive
• Weekly Pay
• 401k
• And More!

Machine Operator Details:

• Temporary position
• $ 18.00 to $ 22.00 / hour
• Full Time work available
• Weekend work required
• Various shifts available (Monday through Friday)

• Shift: 1st / 2nd Shift Monday – Friday 07:00 AM – 3:45 PM and 03:30 PM- 1:30 AM (Weekends and Holidays required)
• You will be the primary operator of our high-speed packaging equipment, specifically the Ishida 24-head scale and Triangle vertical for fill and seal (VFFS) bagger.
• Responsible for ensuring every package meets our weight, seal, and quality standards while maintaining maximum efficiency on the production floor.
• Expertly operate, monitor, and adjust an Ishida 24-head scale and Triangle vertical bagger to maintain continuous production. Precision Setup: Perform equipment setups, film changes, and program selections to ensure accurate weights and high-quality seals.

Machine Operator Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year operating high-speed packaging or industrial machinery (Ishida or Triangle experience preferred).
• Detail-oriented, strong mechanical aptitude, meticulous focus on weight accuracy, and reliability.
• Ability to lift up to 95 lbs and work comfortably in cold storage environments (38–40°F).
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) with basic computer proficiency for production logging.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic production setting.

• Applicant may be subject to a background check
• Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.