MACHINE OPERATOR - 9PM (San Marcos)

Company: Hollandia Dairy
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: MACHINE OPERATOR – 9PM Location(s): San Marcos Wage: $21 per hour Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9pm-5:30am/finish, overtime as needed. Training: Training will be provided during the 5a shift for approximately 4 weeks or more. (Times can be flexible) Hours Per Week: 40 hours; Full Time Location: San Marcos, Ca - At this time, we are only considering local candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Ideal Candidate Criteria: Similar experience in the Food Manufacturing environment with heavy labor experience is preferred. Job Duties • A machine operator follows food safety guidelines while using appropriate PPE for each duty as required. • Operates all production equipment proficiently - Performs all aspects of each operator's position to include machine functions, necessary records and paperwork, and all required testing. • Replenish and refill packaging such as cartons, jugs, caps, or bags. • Follows specific protocols required for cleaning fluid processing equipment and follow proper SSOP standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, carts, utensils, and equipment, etc.) • Inspects milk cases/packaging for damage or excessive foreign substances. • Use a hand operated non-electric pallet jack, transports stacks of cleaned empty milk dispensers to the filler machine station for reuse. Reports to supervisor any malfunction of the pallet jack. • Follows quality inspection standards and removing products not meeting quality standards. • Operates production equipment ensuring safety, quality and accuracy from beginning to end. • Performs housekeeping at workstation and basic machine cleaning after product runs. • Performs machine troubleshooting and resolves basic issues. • Collects required samples needed for quality assurance testing. • Ensures all paperwork is filled out in a clear legible and accurate format, ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's. • Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. • Reports on food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. • Works as a team; trains or helps others as needed and where needed as directed. • Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times. Cleans ingredient warehouses, dock areas, hallways, chemical areas, forklifts, and other areas according to the Master Sanitations list. • Communicates effectively and efficiently with supervision regarding production issues. • Prompt and regular attendance. • Other duties as assigned. Skills Needed: Knowledge of SQF & GMP's. Basic speaking, reading and writing in English for data entry and paperwork. Physical Requirements: Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop. The employee must regularly push, pull; lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Instructions: Employment is contingent upon results of a post-offer background check, drug test, functional assessment and physical. Applicants may apply online at www.HollandiaDairy.com/Careers. Applicants who are unable to use the online system due to a disability should call the HR department to request an accommodation. Benefits: On day one, excellent medical, dental, vision, employer paid for long-term disability, life insurance (free up to $50k); various additional options to choose from - Flexible Benefits account (FSA) for medical and dependent care - Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) allowances and holiday pay - 401(k) plan with employer matching - Advancement and growth opportunities - Fun employee and family events - Employee gifts on birthdays & milestone anniversaries - Safety bonuses and raffles - Employee assistance program - Gym membership rewards Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled PId04181cb7cb1-38003-39524780

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