{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"217c2d8e079736bb0434ea83","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/217c2d8e079736bb0434ea83","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/217c2d8e079736bb0434ea83","title":"Machine Operator First Shift","description":"At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS) and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.\n1st Shift (Monday to Friday) 6 am to 2:30 pm\nBENEFITS OFFERED AT UNIVERSAL PURE:\nEmployer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP\n401(k) with company match\nPaid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week!\nMultiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)\nVoluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance\nA culture of people development and internal career growth\nA culture of caring, collaboration and respect\nPosition Purpose:\nThe Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring all machine processing meets the company employee safety and product quality expectations and customer standards. The Machine Operator is to monitor and set the pace of the line running, taking necessary steps to maximize line productivity.\nMajor tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities:\nPerform mechanical and machine HMI operation functions.\nPerform label verification checks\nMaintain coordination with FSQA Techs on status of products in process and assist in resolution of any noted deviations.\nMaintain coordination with the Line Lead to identify and resolve issues as they arise. Assist all stations on production line where bottlenecks occur\nAssist in correct code date verification.\nCheck Fill Rate on an hourly basis. Take necessary action to maximize.\nMaintain hour by hour boards tracking downtime, staffing, product in progress, pressurization time, fill rates, cycles completed per hour. Review board updates for any evident trends and take action accordingly to resolve or improve.\nUnderstand and complete paperwork associated with product for each customer’s specifications.\nMonitor attendance at the line at Shift Changes, start and end of Breaks and Lunch and communicate deficiencies to Line Lead and / or Supervisor.\nWhen possible, schedule to start an HPP cycle before leaving for lunch or break so there is material ready for emptying baskets when staff returns from Break or Lunch.\nReport any issues to supervisor immediately.\nCommunicate changeovers with quality and team lead to make sure a three-party verification takes place.\nWork with Line Lead to insure complete Label change outs.\nLead the execution of CIPs of the line, focusing on the upstream end and the machine but ensure all Team Members are wearing appropriate safety gear and safely handling sanitation chemicals. Monitor the quality of the CIP to ensure any foreign material is removed or adjust or repeat the process. Ensure all surfaces are adequately contacted with Cleaner and Sanitizer. Ensure the Cleaning Chemicals are properly stored in the Cage, and the Cage is secured when completed.\nCommunicate any mechanical issues with Maintenance team via radio. Based on maintenance techs feedback, discuss short term plans to clean the front end of the line, clear empty containers or stage material needed upon restart. If prognosis is the shutdown could be greater than 15 minutes, discuss reallocation of labor resources to other areas (other lines, rework, denaturing, VAS, sanitation, etc.)\nReview weekly “Operator Scorecard”. Share best practices resulting in performance better than standard and implement corrective action for performance below expectations.\n\nQualifications:\n. High School Diploma or GED equivalent\nPrevious experience working in cold environment is preferred.\nMachine operator experience is desired.\nEvidence of positive results working in a team environment.\nDisplay ability to meet daily deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.\nProven satisfactory attendance.\nMust be flexible with work schedule and job duties with changing work environment.\nGood communication skills (read, write, speak) (Bilingual in Spanish is a positive).\nProven legible writing skills.\nWorking Conditions\nThis job operates in a cold and wet environment located within the facility.\nRequires standing for entire shift, bending, twisting, and lifting.\nAbility to lift 45 pounds or more on a regular basis.\nPush/pull up to 500 pounds on rollers regularly.\nHourly Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.\nThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.\nUniversal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer","company":"Universal Pure","rawCompany":"universal pure","city":"Malvern","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T18:44:17.919Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-9012.00","title":"Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"separating-filtering-clarifying-precipitating-and-still-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-9193.00","title":"Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders","slug":"cooling-and-freezing-equipment-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"311991","title":"Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing","slug":"perishable-prepared-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"311412","title":"Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing","slug":"frozen-specialty-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"311411","title":"Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing","slug":"frozen-fruit-juice-and-vegetable-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator First Shift","description":"At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS) and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.\n1st Shift (Monday to Friday) 6 am to 2:30 pm\nBENEFITS OFFERED AT UNIVERSAL PURE:\nEmployer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP\n401(k) with company match\nPaid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week!\nMultiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)\nVoluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance\nA culture of people development and internal career growth\nA culture of caring, collaboration and respect\nPosition Purpose:\nThe Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring all machine processing meets the company employee safety and product quality expectations and customer standards. The Machine Operator is to monitor and set the pace of the line running, taking necessary steps to maximize line productivity.\nMajor tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities:\nPerform mechanical and machine HMI operation functions.\nPerform label verification checks\nMaintain coordination with FSQA Techs on status of products in process and assist in resolution of any noted deviations.\nMaintain coordination with the Line Lead to identify and resolve issues as they arise. Assist all stations on production line where bottlenecks occur\nAssist in correct code date verification.\nCheck Fill Rate on an hourly basis. Take necessary action to maximize.\nMaintain hour by hour boards tracking downtime, staffing, product in progress, pressurization time, fill rates, cycles completed per hour. Review board updates for any evident trends and take action accordingly to resolve or improve.\nUnderstand and complete paperwork associated with product for each customer’s specifications.\nMonitor attendance at the line at Shift Changes, start and end of Breaks and Lunch and communicate deficiencies to Line Lead and / or Supervisor.\nWhen possible, schedule to start an HPP cycle before leaving for lunch or break so there is material ready for emptying baskets when staff returns from Break or Lunch.\nReport any issues to supervisor immediately.\nCommunicate changeovers with quality and team lead to make sure a three-party verification takes place.\nWork with Line Lead to insure complete Label change outs.\nLead the execution of CIPs of the line, focusing on the upstream end and the machine but ensure all Team Members are wearing appropriate safety gear and safely handling sanitation chemicals. Monitor the quality of the CIP to ensure any foreign material is removed or adjust or repeat the process. Ensure all surfaces are adequately contacted with Cleaner and Sanitizer. Ensure the Cleaning Chemicals are properly stored in the Cage, and the Cage is secured when completed.\nCommunicate any mechanical issues with Maintenance team via radio. Based on maintenance techs feedback, discuss short term plans to clean the front end of the line, clear empty containers or stage material needed upon restart. If prognosis is the shutdown could be greater than 15 minutes, discuss reallocation of labor resources to other areas (other lines, rework, denaturing, VAS, sanitation, etc.)\nReview weekly “Operator Scorecard”. Share best practices resulting in performance better than standard and implement corrective action for performance below expectations.\n\nQualifications:\n. High School Diploma or GED equivalent\nPrevious experience working in cold environment is preferred.\nMachine operator experience is desired.\nEvidence of positive results working in a team environment.\nDisplay ability to meet daily deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.\nProven satisfactory attendance.\nMust be flexible with work schedule and job duties with changing work environment.\nGood communication skills (read, write, speak) (Bilingual in Spanish is a positive).\nProven legible writing skills.\nWorking Conditions\nThis job operates in a cold and wet environment located within the facility.\nRequires standing for entire shift, bending, twisting, and lifting.\nAbility to lift 45 pounds or more on a regular basis.\nPush/pull up to 500 pounds on rollers regularly.\nHourly Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.\nThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. 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