About this role

What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities.

In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.
Our benefits include:

- Competitive Pay Rates

- Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives

- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans)

- 401k Plan – with a company match

- Company funded Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

- Company funded Life Insurance Policy

- Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Job Description – Downline Operator
Location: Millville, NJ
Shift: Shift: 6:00PM-6:00AM, 12 hours shift on 2-2-3 schedule
Payrate: $18.00
Reports to: Production Supervisor

The Downline Operator is responsible for operating and constantly monitoring packaging machinery and palletizers to achieve production targets, while identifying and reporting mechanical or operational issues to maintenance and management. Operates forklifts to transport materials and finished goods safely and efficiently.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Keep packaging materials stocked (corrugated wraps, glue, stretch wrap).

- Adheres to health safety, and food quality regulations (e.g., GMP, HACCP, FDA, SQF)

- Operate and monitor palletizers, wrappers, and basic material handling equipment.

- Clear simple jams and assist with manual operation when needed.

- Unload, sort, and stack pallets to maintain steady production flow.

- Verify case codes, gable codes, fiber tears, and alignment.

- Report any quality issues or irregularities to the lead or supervisor.

- Support proper product storage and rotation.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

- Works with peers to train and develop training materials.

- Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Machine Operation & Technical Skills: Ability to operate, monitor, and clear jams from packing, casing, and palletizing machinery. This includes setting up scanners, printers, and managing conveyors.

- Quality Control & Documentation: Ensuring product integrity by verifying case codes, package seals, and accurately recording data.

- Logistics & Organization: Managing raw materials (corrugated wraps, glue) and maintaining organized, clean work areas.

- Communication & Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team, communicate effectively with other shifts, and follow written/verbal instructions.

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is preferred.

- Professional certifications and Licences: Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain after hire)

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Action

Rare

Occasionally

Often

Frequent

Walking/Standing

Lifting up to 60lbs

Pulling/Pushing up to 60lbs

Sitting

Climbing

Bending/Kneeling

Reaching/Handling

Gripping

Environmental Hazar d s

Hazard

Hazard Present

Noise level above 85 db

Chemical Hazards

Hot/Cold/Humid Conditions