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Machine Operator

Wrap City
Derry, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

Machine Operator – Food Manufacturing

Derry, New Hampshire
Wrap City Chips

About Wrap City Chips

At Wrap City Chips, we produce handcrafted kettle chips using simple ingredients, real potatoes, and a commitment to quality. Founded in New Hampshire in 2015, we’ve grown from a small back-room operation into a large-scale food manufacturing business while maintaining the craftsmanship and care that made us successful from the beginning.

We are looking for motivated, dependable Machine Operators to help operate and monitor production equipment in our fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting production equipment used to manufacture Wrap City Chips products. This includes fryers, seasoning systems, bagging equipment, conveyors, and supporting production systems.

This role plays a critical part in product quality, food safety, and production efficiency by ensuring equipment operates properly, product specifications are met, and downtime is minimized.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesMachine Operation

  • Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot food manufacturing equipment including fryers, seasoning systems, conveyors, and packaging machinery
  • Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and production consistency
  • Monitor equipment performance and respond to operational issues quickly to reduce downtime
  • Load materials and support continuous production flow

Quality Control

  • Perform routine product inspections to ensure chips meet quality, seasoning, and packaging standards
  • Complete and document required production checks and quality verification steps
  • Identify quality concerns and communicate issues to supervisors promptly
  • Maintain consistency in product appearance, seasoning, and packaging performance

Equipment Maintenance & Sanitation

  • Perform basic machine cleaning, routine maintenance, and minor adjustments to support optimal operation
  • Assist with sanitation and cleaning procedures while following food safety requirements
  • Report equipment concerns and maintenance needs in a timely manner

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate production records, quality logs, downtime tracking, and machine documentation
  • Complete required paperwork and production reporting accurately and on time
  • Communicate operational concerns and shift updates to supervisors and team members

Safety & Efficiency

  • Follow all food safety, GMP, OSHA, and workplace safety requirements
  • Wear required PPE and maintain a clean, organized work environment
  • Support production goals by maximizing uptime, efficiency, and operational consistency
  • Work collaboratively with team members to minimize downtime and maintain workflow

Qualifications

Required

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to stand, bend, walk, and work on your feet for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred

  • Previous experience operating industrial, automated, manufacturing, or food production equipment
  • Mechanical aptitude and comfort troubleshooting minor machine issues
  • Experience in food manufacturing or packaging environments

Key Competencies

  • Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable learning and operating production equipment
  • Attention to Detail: Maintain product consistency, accuracy, and quality standards
  • Problem Solving: Respond quickly to minor equipment issues and operational changes
  • Communication: Work effectively with operators, leads, maintenance, and supervisors
  • Safety Awareness: Follow food safety and workplace safety procedures consistently

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced food manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to machinery, noise, hot surfaces, moving equipment, and varying temperatures
  • Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and repetitive motion throughout the shift
  • Strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and personal protective equipment requirements

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Why Join Wrap City Chips?

Join a growing manufacturing team where quality, teamwork, and craftsmanship matter. You’ll play an important role in producing a product customers love while helping us continue to grow one batch at a time.

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20

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