Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Great Career Opportunities with a Growing Company!

John F. Martin & Sons, LLC, is a third/fourth generation, family-owned/family-friendly manufacturer and distributor of quality meat and cheese products. With locations in Stevens and Womesldorf, PA, we are committed to our employees' satisfaction, safety, well-being, and professional development. If you're looking for a dedicated employer that is highly successful, continuously growing, and working diligently to be a top-quality employer within the community, then we welcome you to join our team.

We are hiring for a FIRST SHIFT - Machine Operator.

Hours are: 5:30am - 3pm (with some mandatory OT & Saturdays)

Summary/Objective

As a meat packaging machine operator, you will work in a fast-paced production area, where products are passed from meat cages & bins to various packaging machinery. Duties include checking and controlling the machinery that packages the product to ensure that production has a constant supply of materials, adjusting the speed of the machinery, Machinery setup & tear down & troubleshooting, checking instruments at regular intervals, and maintaining machine cleanliness. When problems arise during the production process, stop the machine and report the issue to a supervisor.

Essential Functions

Responsible for supervising all operational & safety related functions pertaining to company equipment & machinery such as VC999, Shrink Tunnel, Peeler, Rollstock, Treif Slicers, Spiral Slicers, Band Saw, Cubing Machine, Box Tapers, Metal Detectors, Pallet Jacks, High Lifts, & other production related machinery.

Must be capable of lifting 30-50 lbs. frequently, in addition to pushing/pulling fully loaded meat cages & product bins.

Document all production-related activities on the Product Traceability Computer System.

Ability to be adequately trained & authorized to use machinery cleaning chemicals, including mandatory PPE.

Maintain a work environment that is neat, clean, and hazard-free.

Must have consistent and reliable attendance.

Must be able to follow instructions and procedures.

Comply with all health/safety, food safety, and basic hygiene rules.

Benefits available to full-time employees:

Medical Insurance, Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K Retirement w/Company Match, Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance, Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonuses, and other fringe benefits.