Hiring: 1st Shift Machine Operator Company: GardenCore Location: Wharton, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:11:32 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •3+ years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent Required Skills: •, you will operate manual and/or automated machinery in a fast-pace, covered and uncovered manufacturing environment, perform preventive maintenance, set up production machinery and ensure proper machine performance, making a quality product for our customers. •Observe equipment operation and components, such as sensors, limit switches, proximity switches, conveyor belts, and photo eyes, to detect machine malfunction •Operate equipment to optimum efficiency to meet quality, cost and operational requirements of daily schedules •Notify management of any production, safety, quality or environmental concerns with equipment, operation or facility •Knowledge of bagging specifications, ranges, targets to meet quality standards •Daily cleanup of production work area with assistance from other personnel •Understand and complete daily production forms accurately •Perform routine maintenance of production equipment to include lubricating, fueling, and cleaning Qualifications: •High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience •Solid functional working knowledge of safety principles, such as lock-out/tag-out •The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time •The employee may frequently stand on their feet •The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level. The need to lift over 65lbs may arise from time to time – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift •The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching •Demonstrated capacity to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals Compensation: •401(k) plan / group retirement savings program Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!