Tulkoff Foods is a dynamic and rapidly growing private equity-backed portfolio company within the food industry. We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of specialty sauces across North America, with a commitment to delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions to our customers.
As we navigate a period of expansion and strategic initiatives, we are seeking a Machine Operator to join our team and contribute to the company's success.
Pay Range- $19 - 21/hr.
Primary Responsibilities:
The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Operate various production, packaging, and processing machines
- Set up, start, monitor, and shut down equipment safely
- Fill in for absent machine operators or assist areas experiencing staffing shortages
- Support line efficiency and help minimize downtime
- Work with production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation teams as needed
- Operate production line equipment without supervision
- Assist with changeovers between products, packaging, or production runs.
- Follow food safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, and sanitation requirements.
- Maintain a clean work area by sweeping, mopping floors and wiping down machinery as needed and at the end of shift
- Monitor and report on food quality and safety issues
- Complete production documentation and records accurately
- Assist other departments as necessary and perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management
Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- At least 1 year prior machine operation experience preferred
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn multiple machines
- Flexibility and adaptability to move between departments and shifts
- Attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to follow safety and food manufacturing procedures
- Strong attendance and reliability
- Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time
- May be required to stoop and or climb as needed
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
Tulkoff Food Products offers a generous benefits package that includes 401(k) with an 8% employer match on contributions, great work/life balance, paid time off, employer paid life insurance, monthly town hall lunch, and other voluntary benefits.
In addition, we offer an air-conditioned production environment, full-time schedule with minimal overtime, weekend work is seldom required.
*This position requires a background check and drug screen
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
