What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - Berkeley Culinary Center position at Whitsons Culinary Group?
Precision, Performance, and Passion — We’re Hiring a Machine Operator!
Do you thrive on solving technical challenges and ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine? If you’re passionate about food safety, equipment reliability, and high standards, this is your chance to join a dynamic culinary production environment where your skills keep everything moving.
What You’ll Do:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Inspect machine at the beginning of work procedures to ensure that everything is in order.
- Test the machine before running production to be sure that it’s in good condition for production.
- Clean up machine parts after every work procedure.
- Set all machine production criteria such as speed, size and shape into machine before it begins running.
- Insert all production materials in the various parts of the machine where they are supposed to be to enhance production output.
- Ensure that machines are calibrated and recalibrated before and after production procedures.
- Troubleshoot machine issues to determine causes and setbacks.
- Strictly adhere to job specification and ensure good quality work.
- Ensure timely preparation and availability of all production materials to avoid shortage during production.
- Report to supervisor(s) regularly, keeping them updated on production activities and progress.
- Study blueprint from work layout to ensure accuracy in production task.
- Perform additional duties as assigned .
- Support facility operations while maintaining OSHA safety compliance and sanitation standards
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong experience with electrical/electronic maintenance in a production setting (food industry preferred)
- Proficiency with PLCs, sensors, control panels, and food manufacturing equipment
- Knowledge of HACCP, sanitation, and food safety protocols
- A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment
- Ability to fabricate, analyze, and implement electrical test procedures and circuit board interfaces
- Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written
- Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Competitive hourly pay full benefits
- Paid time off and 401(k) with company match
- A collaborative team that values your expertise
- Growth opportunities in food manufacturing, engineering, and quality
- Clean, organized facility with top-tier tools and tech
- Mission-driven work with purpose — ensuring every meal is safely made and perfectly prepared
About Us:
At Whitsons Culinary Group, we believe great food starts with great people and precise execution. As a key member of our production team, your technical knowledge and attention to detail ensure the quality and safety of the meals we deliver. Join us in creating food that’s always safe, always consistent, and always made with care.
Apply today and help us power as a Machine Operator that fuels excellence — Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
Starting at $18.00 per hour
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum 2 years facility maintenance experience
- Ability to use electrical test equipment
- Strong communication skills—must have sufficient computer skills and be comfortable operating computer to properly navigate company computer programs to perform tasks.
- Ability to speak, read and write English to understand and perform job assignments.
- Forklift experience or certifications are a plus
- Always present an optimistic and professional image.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
- Bending, climbing and crawling to access machinery, reaching into small spaces.
- Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
- Be able to travel, locally, when required.
- Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically the packing and warehousing areas
- Standing most of the workday is required.
- Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, near heavy machinery and freezers
- Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change.
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