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RTH Production Machine Operator Lead - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Home Chef
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Sept 2025

About the role

 

This role follows a 2nd shift schedule, working from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with designated days off on Saturday and Sunday.

The Ready to Heat (RTH) Machine Operator’s primary responsibility is to support the running of Kitchen and Assembly equipment to ensure maximization of uptime, including being able to safely start, operate and lock out a piece of equipment.  When the use of machine operation is not necessary or all machine-related tasks are complete, the machine operator will complete other production tasks as assigned, including but not limited to maintaining the RTH Drop Zone. The Machine Operator is responsible for performing tasks according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices.

Detailed Responsibilities

Set Up, Operate, and Troubleshoot Equipment

  • Always keep safety first while using all equipment
  • Must complete training on all RTH machinery, including but not limited to: MAP machines, metal detectors, sleeve printers, ovens, tilt skillets, blast chillers, and sani-tunnel, and be able to show understanding on how to operate the equipment safely and efficiently 
  • Must be able to control and adjust machine settings to include setups, calibration, cleaning, etc.
  • Conducts basic troubleshooting on equipment
  • Completes standard equipment set up as per startup checklist and product changeovers without the assistance of maintenance techs
  • Must be able to inspect product output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
  • Submit work orders for any machine issues unable to be resolved at operator level
  • Train new Leads and employees on RTH equipment

Perform Operator PM’s

  • Perform visual inspections on all machinery and report any issues to Maintenance
  • Document machine settings and ensure they are operating within Centerlines
  • Clean MAP sensors at least once per shift

Maintain RTH Drop Zone

  • Submit warehouse requests for any ingredients or packaging items needed
  • Tag items that are no longer needed with putback cones and communicate with Warehouse
  • Maintain organization of drop zone

Safety

  • Follows all lock out tag out procedures and refrains from using machine when locked or tagged out
  • Follows all procedures for safe operation of machinery

General Responsibilities 

  • Must be able to submit progress of production throughout the shift
  • Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
  • Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs

This position requires 0% travel 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

  • HS Diploma preferred but not required
  • 6+ months of production/warehouse environment preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team

More About Us

Perks and benefits

  • Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
  • Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
  • 401k program
  • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or m

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