Line Mechanic Operator
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Operator
Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Pay: $26.00/hour
How You Will Make History Here...As a Line Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring our production lines operate safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. You will lead line setup and changeover activities, troubleshoot equipment issues, support preventative maintenance efforts, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership, mechanical aptitude, and commitment to safety and quality will help deliver products that delight consumers every day.
What You Will Do ... Production & Operational Excellence- Lead line setup and product changeovers, identifying critical controls and potential issues.
- Provide daily production run sheets to packaging machine operators.
- Update production systems and case count boards to communicate production performance and goals across shifts.
- Maintain raw material inventory and communicate discrepancies as needed.
- Set up and operate multiple packaging machines.
- Keep production lines running efficiently by clearing jams and minimizing downtime.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and make minor machine adjustments.
- Support packaging machinery operations by troubleshooting coding, dating, and pricing issues.
- Monitor product weights and appearance to ensure quality standards are met.
- Read and interpret machine performance data.
- Submit and assist with maintenance work orders.
- Perform or assist with Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
- Identify equipment issues and communicate concerns promptly.
- Obtain and maintain Lockout/Tagout certification.
- Serve as a lead resource on the production line and provide guidance to team members.
- Assist supervisors and Packaging Coordinators with training new employees and machine operators.
- Support completion of daily line KPI documentation.
- Communicate effectively with Quality Assurance regarding product holds, changeovers, and related activities.
- Lead by example in maintaining compliance with GMPs, PPE requirements, food safety, quality standards, and workplace safety procedures.
- Verify team compliance with company policies and operating procedures.
- Conduct metal detector checks, where applicable.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, aisles, and exits.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S methodologies.
- Follow safe lifting and material handling practices.
- Report equipment concerns, hazards, and workplace injuries immediately.
- Perform sanitation activities, including equipment teardown, cleaning, reassembly, seasoner cleanings, and wipe-outs as assigned.
- Support overtime requirements as business needs dictate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with:
- Production Operators
- Packaging Machine Operators
- Packaging Coordinators
- Production Supervisors
- Maintenance Technicians
- Quality Assurance Team Members
- Site Leadership
- Continuous Improvement Teams
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Previous mechanical experience in a manufacturing, production, maintenance, industrial, automotive, agricultural, or similar mechanical environment.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to…
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