Production Technician (Machine Operator)

H&A Farms is a family-owned, multigenerational agricultural business with farming and packing operations throughout Florida and Georgia.

We are looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined Production Technician to join our blueberry packing house team.

The Production Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting packing-line equipment to help keep production running safely, efficiently, and consistently.

This hands-on position focuses on machine performance, product flow, troubleshooting, and minimizing downtime while maintaining product quality and food-safety standards.

• Operate packing-line equipment, including sorters, conveyors, fillers, sealers, and labeling machines.
• Perform equipment startup and shutdown procedures and monitor machinery throughout production.
• Monitor the flow of blueberries and adjust machine settings based on fruit size and packing requirements.
• Help maintain consistent production throughput and minimize equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical and operational issues.
• Monitor product output to ensure proper weight, sealing, and labeling.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Identify and promptly report equipment or maintenance concerns.