Production Machine Operator - Day Shift - Days Off: Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday
Home Chef (Internal Employees)
| Company | Home Chef (Internal Employees) |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Atlanta |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Last verified | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
This role follows a Day shift schedule, working from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM , with designated days off on Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday.
The Machine Operator’s primary responsibility is to support the running of production 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, the machine operator will complete other production tasks as assigned. The Machine Operator is responsible for performing tasks according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices (BP). Some tasks include but not limited to, operating production equipment, labeling proper packaging, portioning ingredients to their appropriate measurements, and meal bagging correct quantities as given by Production Lead.
Detailed Responsibilities
Production Equipment
Always keep safety first while using all equipment
Must complete training on Home Chef equipment 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
Periodically test the operation of machines and fix issues that might occur during the shift
Completes standard equipment set up and product changeovers without the assistance of maintenance techs
Must be able to inspect output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
Labeling, Portioning & Meal Bagging
Follows direction from Supervisor, Machine Lead to fulfill production requirements
Labels packaging at the standard average rate
Portions ingredients using proper measuring utensils Applies attention to detail while picking ingredients in the meal bag process
Transitions between tasks when needed
Collects production data
Shipping
Must work at a fast pace with attention to detail
Must work as a team to reach shipping goals
GMP
Required to follow all GMPs while onsite at the facilities
Must keep work area clean at all times and assist in EOD clean ups
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 his/her 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 ou