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Food Plant Machine Operator

Food Plant Machine Operator

American Berry CompanyWarrens, WI, US
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Job Description

Work Hard, Play Harder – Enjoy Every Other Weekend OFF!

Tired of the same old grind? Ready to work hard  and  actually have time to live your life? At  American Berry Company , we believe in getting the job done right—then kicking back and enjoying the time you’ve earned. Our  2-2-3 schedule  means you’ll  only work 15 days a month —giving you  every other weekend OFF  to relax, recharge, and do  you . Welcome to the ultimate  Work Hard, Play Harder  career!

American Berry Company is looking for skilled machine operators for the day shift, 6a-6p.

Our machine operators will keep our production line moving. They will be working on / with the following machines : extractor / infuser system, filter, evaporator, and dryer to help us produce sweetened dried cranberries and cranberry concentrate. Food manufacturing experience is a plus.

We offer insurance plans, PTO, paid holidays, and more.

Compensation : $23 - $26 hourly

Responsibilities :

  • Properly record all paperwork.
  • Perform hourly checks on all process equipment to ensure we are running within the parameters to maintain product specification.
  • Work closely with the team to ensure product specifications are met in the following form : juice is properly filtered and stored, filtered juice running below established NTU values, juice is being concentrated correctly to obtain finished concentrate specification per COA, the moisture of the SDC product is within specifications per COA, and other associated lab tests.
  • Maintain a clean work area, keeping food contact utensils and floor / waste utensils separate in use and storing.
  • Properly separate the following fruit streams by nature of product : Finished pallet cases, Bulk bin, Z-belt bin, and Floor waste.
  • Changing out Sunflower oil and Release Agent.
  • Audit the effectiveness of sanitation / CIP on all equipment, lines, and tanks. Ensure proper time, temperature, and concentration are maintained during the wash cycle and recorded.
  • Perform startups, shutdowns, CIPs, sanitation drumming off juice, troubleshooting equipment, and all other associated tasks and duties as required.

Qualifications :

  • 2+ years of machine operating experience in food manufacturing required.
  • Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot machines.
  • Strong understanding and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull product generally around 20-30 pounds.
  • HMI Systems experience is a plus.
  • 1-3 years of forklift experience is preferred.

    • About Company

    Founded in 2020 and powered by decades of cranberry and dried fruit expertise, American Berry Company is headquartered in Warrens, Wisconsin —the heart of cranberry country. We're industry leaders, growers, processors, and proud partners of local farms, delivering premium quality products to customers across the country.

    At American Berry, we know how to get the job done. But when the shift ends, we believe in living life to the fullest . If you’re ready for a role that gives you balance , challenge , and room to grow , then join us!

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