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Sabra Dipping Company

Machine Operator B

Colonial Heights, VA

Sabra is looking for a skilled machine operator to drive improvements on our packaging floor running our casepacker and labels. This position is on our Night Shift 7:00pm - 7:00am. WorkKeys testing is required for this position. Current hourly rate is $23.89 with $1 night shift differential.

Feel Good Careers @ Sabra Dipping Company

Sabra started at a small factory in Astoria, New York, but we always knew we were onto something big. As a joint venture between Strauss Group and PepsiCo, we've grown to be the number one Hummus company in the world. If you have a real passion for food and think Hummus is as magical as we do, join our team.

We offer comprehensive benefits, a great company culture, and a diverse group of people who take ownership to create something awesome. Current hourly rate: $23.89. We are committed to individuals 'being at their best' by bringing fresh ideas to the table and turning their passion for food into results that matter.

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Dip into This Role

  • Establishes the proper operating parameters for equipment by checking or entering settings on the HMI computer monitor or by manually turning switches, dials, levers or knobs.
  • Manually loads labels, corrugate, and glue into equipment.
  • Manually performs changeover of equipment
  • Manually records production, equipment test, and quality assurance data on forms.
  • Visually checks the interior and exterior surfaces of equipment to verify cleanliness after manual and COP tank cleaning and sanitation processes are complete.
  • Must be able to work in cold or hot environments, stand for long periods of time, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Participates in pass-down meetings or informal shift change meetings by communicating or obtaining information about the status of work, recipes to run, the cleaning process, and equipment or other issues.
  • Assist with peer-to-peer training, SOP, and SSOP.
  • Plans when to start/stop production to hit shift goals and calculates the number of raw materials needed to attain shift goals.
  • Adhere to attendance standards
  • Adhere to all Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements
  • Work in a safe manner, report all accidents and incidents immediately, follow all safety rules and regulations according to company and governmental standards and attend safety meetings and training
  • Perform general housekeeping duties - Keep work area clean/dispose of waste
  • Interact with all team members with courtesy and professionalism
  • Participate in company improvement projects
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirement and Physical Demands

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
  • Passing WorkKeys score required (Testing available onsite)
  • Ability to walk, bend, and stand for 12 hours in steel-toed boots
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
  • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
  • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
  • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds
  • Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust

We celebrate an inclusive environment and provide equal opportunity for development and advancement. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or uniform service member, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and/or local law.

Client-provided location(s): Colonial Heights, VA 23834, USA
Job ID: Sabra-MACHI001640
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns