Machine Operator

HelloFresh

Aurora, CO

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience operating food packaging equipment and a background in manufacturing or food production.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in food packaging machinery and a willingness to mentor others
— “Provide ongoing coaching, support, and informal training to junior Machine Operators.”
Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven company with a focus on operational excellence
— “Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain”
Those with a proven track record of reliability and strong performance in a manufacturing setting
— “Demonstrated reliability, good performance standing, and attendance history.”

Things to consider

The role requires physical endurance due to long hours of standing and lifting
— “Ability to stand and move continuously for the duration of the shift.”
The work environment is cold and refrigerated, which may affect comfort
— “Cold / refrigerated production facility environment.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with specific machinery like SidePouch or VibraCone in your resume
— “Operate and staff all automated packaging and production machinery (including SidePouch, Sauce Portioners, VibraCone, Likwifier, Urschel, and related equipment).”
Emphasize your ability to identify and escalate technical issues promptly
— “Identify equipment irregularities, troubleshoot minor issues, and escalate major technical problems to maintenance promptly.”
Showcase your attention to detail and adherence to protocols through documented examples
— “Ensure machinery is thoroughly cleaned and maintained according to Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP).”
Demonstrate your communication skills by highlighting collaborative projects or team roles
— “Strong communication skills in English”
Include examples of informal training or mentoring experience in your application materials
— “Willingness to train and mentor team members on equipment operating procedures.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

smooth and efficient production runs
accurate operational documentation

Typical background

6 months of machine operation experiencedemonstrated reliability

Skills & requirements

Required

Food PackagingMachine OperationQuality Control

Preferred

Food SafetyProduction Efficiency

Stack & domain

Food PackagingMachine OperationCommunicationReliabilityFood ProductionPackaging

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

In this role, you will operate state-of-the-art food packaging equipment, and ensure our production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating all facility machinery safely and with maximum efficiency.
Shift: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, & Friday - 7:00am to 5:30pm
You will...
Operate and staff all automated packaging and production machinery (including SidePouch, Sauce Portioners, VibraCone, Likwifier, Urschel, and related equipment).
Assist automated systems with food preparation and portioning into final packaging.
Identify equipment irregularities, troubleshoot minor issues, and escalate major technical problems to maintenance promptly.
Ensure machinery is thoroughly cleaned and maintained according to Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP).
Accurately complete operational documentation and coordinate transactions with Quality Assurance and Management.
Provide ongoing coaching, support, and informal training to junior Machine Operators.
You have…
Minimum of 6 months of machine operation experience at Green Chef, or 1+ years of external machine operator experience.
Strong communication skills in English
Demonstrated reliability, good performance standing, and attendance history.
Willingness to train and mentor team members on equipment operating procedures.
You’ll get…
Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
Generous PTO and additional sick leave
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand and move continuously for the duration of the shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to tabletop height.
Working Conditions:
Cold / refrigerated production facility environment.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
Our company is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with all applicable laws, including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). In accordance with JAFA, we will not request your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your initial application for employment.
When submitting supporting documents such as a resume, curriculum vitae (CV), or educational transcripts, you may voluntarily redact or omit any information that would identify your age. This includes:
Dates of birth
Dates of attendance at educational institutions
Dates of graduation 
Your decision to redact this information will not adversely affect the consideration of your application. We evaluate all candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Please be aware that should you receive a conditional offer of employment, we may be required to request this information for legally permissible purposes, such as verifying eligibility for employment or for benefits administration and background checks.Colorado Pay Range$18.25—$18.25 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers