Machine Operator

SunnyD Job Opportunity

At SunnyD, we're more than an iconic orange drink with a bold, one-of-a-kind taste we're a team of people who take pride in making it. Every bottle that rolls off the line at our Dayton, New Jersey plant represents teamwork, precision, and a shared commitment to quality. Here, you'll find a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your ideas, skills, and reliability truly make a difference.

If you're driven, dependable, and ready to be part of a team that keeps one of America's most beloved beverages flowing SunnyD is the place for you.

Perks of Being Part of Our Team

• Competitive pay starting at $22.06/hour
• Training and Advancement Opportunities Build your skills, grow your career and earn up to $26/hour as you gain experience
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) match from Day 1 of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• Safety shoe & prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee discounts through LifeMart, Staples, Skechers, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free, confidential resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
• Bring home a case of SunnyD!

We're seeking a Machine Operator to join our Dayton, New Jersey team and support our high-performing production operations. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-minded, and committed to producing quality results in a fast-paced environment.

As a Machine Operator, you'll play a key role in keeping our production lines running smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-speed filling and packaging equipment to ensure consistent performance.
• Setting up and completing changeovers between product runs.
• Performing basic preventive maintenance and promptly reporting any mechanical or quality concerns.
• Monitoring product quality and line performance to achieve daily production and efficiency goals.
• Following all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Performing other related tasks assigned to support plant operations.

What We're Looking For

• At least one (1) year of experience in manufacturing, production, or similar hands-on work environment (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to producing high-quality results.
• A reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to learn and support others.
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical and be at least 18 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent education.

Shift

• 6:30pm-7:00am on a 2-2-3 schedule
• 6:30pm-7:00am M-Th

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand on hard surfaces such as concrete for extended periods, up to 12 hours per shift.
• Lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 60 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Climb stairs, ladders, and platforms to inspect, operate, maintain, or troubleshoot equipment.
• Bend, twist, and kneel as needed to access machinery and perform maintenance or operational duties.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying seasonal temperatures and humidity levels.
• Perform effectively in areas with high noise levels while wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Sunny Delight Beverages Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Sunny Delight Beverages Company does not offer practical training positions nor sponsor foreign citizens to obtain work visas or permanent residency.