Type of Position: Regular, Full-Time, temp to perm
Location: Queensbury, NY
Pay $20/hr
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our Operations team at our Queensbury, NY facility. This position is responsible for the set-up, operation, cleaning, and maintenance of Tetra Pak machinery. The Machine Operator plays a vital role in ensuring food safety, maintaining equipment efficiency, and supporting production operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Food Safety & Compliance
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Follow all food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines
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Responsible for Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring
Safety
Machine Operations
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Start up, operate, clean, sanitize, and shut down manufacturing equipment independently
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Perform package integrity testing and routine product monitoring
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Conduct machine changeovers and make minor adjustments as needed
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Troubleshoot and escalate technical issues to maintenance or engineering support
Production Support
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Add raw materials and handle palletizing, pallet wrapping, and storage of finished goods
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Follow product segregation, line clearance, and storage procedures
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Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environment
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
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Forklift experience and certification preferred
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Valid driver’s license preferred
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Ability to understand and monitor water processing and transfer systems
Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
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Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs routinely and up to 55 lbs frequently
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Work in a variety of environments including office, lab, warehouse, and production areas
Are you the right fit?
Our ideal candidates are the type of people that want to get up for work every day, not sit around like a couch potato. The best candidates for AccuStaff are the ones who look at a glass half full, and are able to take advantage of each opportunity to show how they can contribute. Do we control every opportunity? Certainly not, but like our clients, we search for motivated people who want to succeed.