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Operator Technician

StaffManagement
Hillside, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026

Staff Management Group is seeking a Operator Technician for our client in Hillside, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.


Schedule:

  • 2nd Shift: 2PM - 10:30PM
  • 3rd Shift: 10PM - 6:30AM
  • Plus Overtime
  • 6-day rotating schedule


Pay Rate:

  • $22 hour 


Job Summary:

We are hiring Operator Technicians. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate and maintain KHS, SMI, and Douglas packers to keep production running smoothly. From troubleshooting equipment to ensuring product quality and safety, you’ll be at the heart of our packaging operations. Join us and take your mechanical skills to the next level in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Operate and monitor assigned production machinery to maintain consistent product flow. 
  • Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, and changeovers safely and accurately. 
  • Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments to maximize efficiency, yield, and product quality. 
  • Identify equipment malfunctions and promptly notify a Supervisor or Mechanic. 
  • Maintain equipment cleanliness and ensure safe working conditions at all times. 
  • Verify correct and legible coding on bottles, cases, and pallets throughout the shift. 
  • Perform required sanitation procedures, including CIP, external foaming, and sanitizing. 
  • Ensure all quality guidelines and customer standards are consistently met. 
  • Lift up to 25 pounds and perform assigned physical tasks as needed. 
  • Complete all operator logs, quality checks, and production reports neatly and accurately.
  • Communicate effectively, especially during shift hand-offs, to ensure continuity of operations. 
  • Follow all GMPs, Food Safety Guidelines, and company safety rules. 
  • Report any urgent Quality or Food Safety incidents immediately to responsible personnel. 
  • Provide coverage for other Machine Operators during vacations or extended absences (overtime may be required).  


Job Requirements:

  • MUST be bilingual - English AND Spanish.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues. 
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment. 
  • Ability to follow safety, quality, and operational procedures consistently. 
  • Flexibility to work various shifts as needed. 


Additional Information:

Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.


About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution, manufacturing, production, assembly, and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jersey’s leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!


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