Automation Operator

• First-Level Troubleshooting: Respond quickly to equipment alarms, faults, jams, and stoppages to minimize operational downtime.
• Mechanical Adjustments: Diagnose and troubleshoot basic mechanical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues; assist Maintenance Technicians during advanced repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Proactive Inspection: Conduct routine inspections of the equipment to identify potential opportunities before failure occurs.

• Specification Verification: Read scales and check case and individual unit labels to ensure product meets exact customer specifications and weight tolerances.
• Corrective Action: Determine if product meets proper quality and packaging integrity specifications; take immediate corrective action or reject product as needed.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Compliance Reporting: Adhere strictly to safe work practices, GMP, and HACCP guidelines. Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, quality, or personnel to management.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Education: Technical certification or vocational training in manufacturing, automation, industrial technology, or related field.
• Experience: 1+ years working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required.
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years operating automated packaging equipment—specifically with PLC-controlled systems, robotics, or multiheaded weighers (Ishida strongly preferred)—within an agricultural, greenhouse, or food processing environment.

• Strong communication, listening, and teamwork skills; ability to interact effectively with direct supervisors and co-workers.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and an understanding of automated controls/HMI screens.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work independently or lead a group.
• Adaptability to quickly pivot with changes in policy, procedure, production schedules, and technique.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, accept constructive feedback from managers, and maintain a positive work atmosphere.

• Environmental Tolerance: Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive or monotonous packaging tasks efficiently for extended periods (12-hour shifts) inside a refrigerated environment.
• Physical Strength: Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, climb stairs, and lift/carry up to 30 lbs. safely.
• Scheduling: Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or rotating shifts as required by business needs.