John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title Technical Operator

Location Lakeville, MN

Department Production

Report to Job Title Production Supervisor

Competency Framework Level Individual Contributor

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Hourly

Date of Last Revision 1/29/2025

 

Summary of Position:

The Technical Operator repairs and performs maintenance on various food processing and packaging equipment (including automated high-speed machines), systems and related machinery panels.

Functions of the Position: % of Time Essential/ Marginal

Operates packaging and/or processing equipment in a line

operator position. 40% Essential

Troubleshoots and repairs processing and automated high

speed packaging equipment, systems, and related machinery

panels. 40% Essential

Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment.

Utilizes hand and power tools to facilitate work. 15% Essential

Other duties as assigned. 5% Marginal

Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe

and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices,

allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and

regulatory requirements.

Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls

necessary to ensure food safety and quality.

Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to

management.

Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills, and

information within assigned team and across functional areas.

Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as

professional and leadership development.

Responsible for compliance with all safety policies and procedures established

for health and workplace safety.

Responsible for supporting safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors,

reporting potential hazards, and conducting safety observations as assigned. Continually

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

If yes, please list the titles of the positions responsible.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Five plus years of experience in repair, maintenance and troubleshooting preferred.

Experience troubleshooting processing equipment and/or complex automated high-speed equipment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

 

Skills and Competencies:

Strong mechanical skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Job Specific Requirements:

In the event that the Technical Operator is absent, the department manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.

 

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Company Paid Life, Accident and Disability Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Paid Time Off, Paid Wellness Days, Paid Parental Leaves, Paid Volunteer Time Off Family Planning Program and Adoption Assistance Program Employee Assistance Programs Annual Bonus Plans 401(k) Plan with a 4% Company Match HSA (with Company Match), Health FSA, and Dependent Care FSA

For a full listing of our extensive benefits package, please refer to the Careers page on our website, located here:  https://jbssinc.com/careers/

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.