Job description
About the job
Looking for a company to help grow your skillset and advance your career? Apply with Franklin Foods today! We are happy to speak with you about your experience and how you may be a fit within our team. Lots of exciting things are happening at Franklin Foods and we'd love for you to be a part of it!
In business for over 120 years and as the 3rd largest cream cheese manufacturer in the US, Franklin Foods is on a mission to ‘Re-Invent Cream Cheese” for today’s consumers. We are an SQF Level 3 certified manufacturer. Franklin Foods’ award-winning products are used and loved by industrial, institutional, foodservice, private label, supermarket, and club store accounts across the United States and in numerous international markets.
Company Overview:
Franklin Foods has two manufacturing sites in Enosburg Falls, VT and Casa Grande, AZ. Our corporate offices are located in Boca Raton, FL. We have over 300 employees located in the US and we are continuing to grow!
Job Overview:
The role of Machine Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, clean up, and general maintenance of the equipment associated with the packing of the product. Entry level encouraged to apply. This role includes a 90-day trial period.
Major Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

• Operate production line equipment including packers, positive pumps, processors, coders, weight scales, metal detectors, labelers to mix and pack retail branded and private label products.
• Confirm production schedule and product specifications with Supervisor and set up equipment for production including setting up tanks, assembling positive pumps, ingredient feeder and all other necessary equipment, set up labelers, installing heat seal and any other necessary packaging, preparing packer for operation by sanitizing equipment, turning on heaters and nitrogen, and any other necessary set up adjustments.
• Confirm p H testing with Supervisor and assist him/her by releasing cheese from the processor into the lines, turning on fillers, adding ingredients, and packing bulk and retail product.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work area between flavors, as necessary, and at end of production including emptying system, spraying equipment with iodine, filling flavor clean-up tank with iodine water, flushing lines, picking up and storing unused supplies, and rinsing the floor.
• Inspect product for specification making any necessary adjustments to packer, labels, weights, heat seal and dates as well as stopping production and reporting to the Supervisor any product that does not meet specifications.
• Inspect equipment on a routine basis and report any malfunctions or wear and tear to Supervisor and Maintenance Technicians immediately. Adhere to and help communicate company safety policies such as locking and tagging equipment, inspecting and using machine guards, reporting accidental spills, etc.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety policies and other company policies.
• Assist team in improving quality and efficiency through continual development of operational techniques that minimize product and packaging waste and maximizes product quality.
• Assist Supervisor in building a strong team taking responsibility for production crew during Supervisor’s absence or upon request and performing other duties on the line as necessary.
• Perform other responsibilities as necessary to contribute to the company goal of providing our customers with cost-effective, super-premium products and outstanding customer service.
• Responsible for Retail weight control and assisting the Supervisor in meeting or exceeding Production Line yield goals.

Requirements:
Ideal Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical failures.
• Ability to legibly and accurately complete records.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and interact professionally with other team members.
• Reading, writing, and basic math competency.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits built for you:
Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.
Employee Benefits:

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave and holidays), 401k with up to 6% company match, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility.

Franklin Foods in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a reference check, background check and documented proof of work authorization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person