Machine Operator

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

We pride ourselves on being family‑owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state‑of‑the‑art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high‑quality products — all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery during the production process, ensuring equipment functionality, performance tracking, and compliance with safety, quality, and food safety standards. This role requires close collaboration with department leads and supervisors to meet production goals and ensure proper communication and team coordination. Operators will also complete necessary paperwork and conduct checks to maintain consistent product quality.

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods' Safety program to maintain a healthy and injury‑free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Compliance with all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures. Empowered to notify and/or act in response to any issues or concerns within the scope of work.
• Accountable for machine performance and line output, including OEE performance as established for particular process.
• Entry level ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment and repair simple breakdowns.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications as they tie into process orders.
• Oversees the crew in specified process line and ensures that employees have are working together to achieve targets, including safety, quality, performance while maintaining a neat and organized work area.
• Set up production lines, perform pre‑op and post‑op inspections, test lines and ensure proper operation.
• Ability to properly fill out all paperwork required for the process.
• Inspects systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and reports findings to lead or supervisor.
• Ability to be flexible as other duties may be assigned for this position.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, OT, and different shifts.
• Accountable for machine performance and line output, including OEE performance as established for particular process.
• Set up production lines, conduct pre‑operational inspections, test equipment, and ensure lines are functioning properly.
• Inspect systems, equipment, and components to identify potential hazards. Report findings to lead or supervisor for corrective action.
• Assist with basic preventative maintenance on equipment and troubleshoot minor breakdowns
• Oversee the operation of the production line, ensuring that team members work collaboratively to achieve targets related to safety, quality, and performance.
• Complete all necessary documentation related to production processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Maintain a strong attendance record to avoid disruptions in production and ensure customer service requirements are met.

• 2 or more years of previous experience as a machine operator; fillers and/or sealing machinery preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, by reading, speaking and writing.
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Entry level ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment and repair simple breakdowns.
• Keen attention to detail to identify maintenance, product or operations issues.
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications as they relate to production orders.
• Flexible and available to work weekends, OT as required.

• This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP Benefit Options
• Generous 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and PTO
• Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T‑shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month
• You’ll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact – while…