Join Litehouse as a Machine Tech I (Operator)!
Location: [Lowell]
Shift: [1st. 2nd, 3rd]
Additional Pay: 2nd shift is $1.50/hr, 3rd/D/C Shift is $3/hr
Would you like to work for a 100% employee-owned food manufacturing company with an outstanding reputation as both a community leader and a great place to work? If so, read on!
The Machine Technician I operates a minimum of one production machine in an area or department and performs basic preventative machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
About Litehouse Foods
Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate.
Great People Deserve Great Benefits!
- 401(k) + 401(k) Matching
- Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off + Additional Personal Day
- Biweekly pay
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid sick time after 6 months
- Shift Differentials
- Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs
What You'll Do
- Operate and lead key machinery, striving for efficient output of quality products.
- Set up, operate and adjust machinery.
- Perform changeovers and washes that meet or exceed specifications.
- May be responsible for breaking co-workers.
- Responsibility to adhere to Food Safety policies and report food safety and quality concerns to their supervisor.
- Ensure products produced meet customer and quality requirements.
- Ensure products produced meet customer and quality requirements.
- Perform basic maintenance/controls, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Responsibility to adhere to Food Safety policies and report food safety and quality concerns to their supervisor.
- Maintains clean work area and participates in housekeep throughout the facility and grounds.
What You Bring
- High School Diploma/GED Strongly Preferred.
- Mechanically inclined preferred.
- Fully trained and experienced in the operation of one production machine as defined at each plant and/or equivalent work experience.
- Must have strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to express ideas professionally, effectively and efficiently in the common language.
- Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with all contacts inside and outside of the company with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task, focus and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to frequently work overtime and weekends as necessary.
- Must be able to work scheduled shifts and meet attendance requirements.
At Litehouse, we don't just make great products-we build great teams. If you're looking to grow with a company that values quality, integrity, and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us keep the flavor flowing!
We do not offer sponsorship
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.
