Food Production Machine Operator

Groupe Bonduelle is a globally recognized leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food products, with a rich history dating back to 1853. As a family-owned French company that has been passed down through seven generations, Bonduelle has consistently been at the forefront of plant-based food innovations. The company operates on 168,000 acres of farmland managed by its grower partners and distributes its products across nearly 100 countries worldwide. With more than 11,000 associates globally and a strong commitment to sustainability, Bonduelle is dedicated to inspiring a transition toward a plant-rich diet to enhance both human well-being and planetary health. Its U.S. division, Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas, is notably the first business unit of the group to earn Certified B Corporation status, reflecting its dedication to social and environmental performance. Employing nearly 3,000 associates across three U.S. processing facilities, Bonduelle Fresh Americas focuses on producing fresh vegetable products, prepared salads, and plant-rich meal solutions. Joining Groupe Bonduelle means becoming part of a culture that places people first and prioritizes contributions to a better future through plant-based nutrition.

The role of Machine Operator 2 at Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is vital within the production plant. This position is responsible for ensuring that production equipment, including Atlas Operator, ABL Operator, Pasteurizer Operator, and Clean Room Operator machinery, is functioning correctly and efficiently. The Machine Operator 2 will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of quality and safety by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Safety protocols, Safe Quality Food (SQF), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and sanitation guidelines. The operator conducts pre-shift and post-shift inspections, including checks of blades, wash systems, lubricants, and sanitization procedures, while also identifying equipment inefficiencies and performing preventative maintenance when necessary. The position requires executing start-up procedures such as managing filters, flumes, and wash tanks, and expertly managing water levels in pasteurization systems to ensure optimal product processing.

Machine Operator 2 must also validate knife utilization based on product specifications to ensure cut dimensions meet order requirements and maintain uninterrupted production flow by managing production needs, prioritizing tasks, overseeing changeovers, and minimizing downtime. Additional responsibilities include customizing chemical mixtures to prevent product spoilage while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, performing visual quality checks on defects, foreign objects, size, color, and other quality parameters. The role demands the ability to adapt and multitask across multiple positions within the plant environment.

This role requires physical endurance to work in a cold, wet, and fast-paced 24-hour plant environment with exposure to extreme cold and loud noise levels. Employees should be capable of moving heavy objects, standing or sitting for long periods, climbing stairs or ladders, and working in difficult environmental conditions. Effective communication skills and the ability to assess surroundings are critical for success in this role. Joining Groupe Bonduelle as a Machine Operator 2 provides an excellent opportunity to advance one’s career while contributing to a company committed to sustainable agriculture, quality food production, and innovation in the plant-based food sector.