Packing Machine Operator
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production
Position: Packing Machine Operator-1
Company: Kettle Cuisine
Location: Lynn, MA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Second Shift)
EEO Statement: Americans with Disabilities Act – Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. The company will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability at any employment stage.
Core Values- Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all‑natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle.
- Honor Each Other – We develop trusting, respectful, and mutually rewarding relationships with all team members and business partners.
- Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests to strengthen and grow our team.
- Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence.
The Packaging Machine Operator-1 base pay range: $21 USD plus shift differential/hourly. The rate is determined by qualifications, experience, and performance. The position is eligible for comprehensive benefits and up to a 5% discretionary bonus. The company complies with all wage laws.
Required Skills- Ability to work in a high‑stress, fast‑paced environment with multiple changeovers.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
- Basic math and color‑recognition ability.
- Reading and interpreting thermometers, SOPs, and safety procedures.
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and USDA/FDA‑HACCP standards awareness.
- Communication skills in English (speaking, writing, reading). Spanish language preferred.
- Safety and quality awareness, ability to follow company standards and conduct.
- Basic machine operation: pallet jack, case packaging equipment, and other retail packaging equipment.
This position supports the Packaging Lead/Supervisor in meeting daily production requirements while maintaining continuous flow of finished goods. The operator follows OSHA safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and all customer product specifications.
Duties and Responsibilities- Adhere to Food Safety, Sanitation, GMP, and USDA requirements.
- Read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Hand‑form finished goods cases, retail bases, lids, cups, lidding, sleeve application, and taping.
- Manually apply labels and palletize finished goods.
- Operate pallet jack safely.
- Execute quality checks and HACCP paperwork.
- Perform sanitation of all equipment in the packaging area.
- Assist with additional manual duties (e.g., spiral loader, spiral exit, lowerator).
Entry Level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job Functions- Management and Manufacturing
- Food and Beverage Services
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