Full-Time

Operator 1

Stratas Foods

Stratas Foods

201-500 employees

Supplies fats, oils, sauces, dressings

Compensation Overview

$18.06/hr

Hillside, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
GMP
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • A High School Diploma is required.
  • Experience operating in a fast-paced, ready-to-eat food facility is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently with self-guidance and motivation.
  • Ability to multitask effectively.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.
  • Ability to hear, see, speak, smell, and touch well enough to perform essential tasks.
Responsibilities
  • Operate filling equipment, cappers, labelers, sealers, and related machinery according to the customer order-driven production schedule.
  • Perform operating, repairing, and overhauling duties for mechanical equipment.
  • Follow good manufacturing practices, safety guidelines, personal protective equipment requirements, regulatory procedures, and company policies.
  • Determine machine adjustments based on product specifications and material requirements.
  • Set stops or guides to specified lengths using a scale, rule, or template.
  • Observe machine operation and detect product defects or machine malfunctions.
  • Identify mechanical issues that could cause machine breakdowns or downtime, report them to the supervisor, and help reduce downtime.
  • Record reasons for downtime in the CDC system.
  • Stop and reset equipment when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report impairments to the Production Supervisor.
  • Perform periodic product sample weights to verify fill weights and confirm product quality and conformity with customer standards.
  • Replace and replenish product containers and packaging supplies, including film, laminate, and mount rolls on spindles.
  • Complete documentation required for product quality assurance.
  • Perform changeovers and minor machine maintenance and adjustments as required.
  • Communicate maintenance requirements to maintenance personnel when repairs are more substantial.
  • Assist mechanics with preventive maintenance and machine service or repairs while following lockout/tagout procedures.

Stratas Foods is a North American supplier of fats, oils, sauces, mayonnaises, and dressings for foodservice, ingredients, and private-label retail. It makes and markets a range of oil-based products through its own production facilities and distribution network, backed by an in-house R&D and Innovation (RDI) Center that develops and tests new formulations in labs and pilot plants. The company also operates THE KITCHEN, a customer-focused test kitchen where chefs and brand teams can collaborate to create and test recipes and new product concepts. Stratas Foods differentiates itself by emphasizing consistent quality and reliable service, a strong focus on product development and real-world testing, and close collaboration with customers to bring ideas to life. Its goal is to meet consumer demand for products that perform well and are better for you, while maintaining leadership in the North American market.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Memphis, Tennessee

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hillside adds high-capacity production for value-added oils and DSM categories.
  • Stratas targets higher-margin specialty products, including butter-flavored oils and branded Admiration®.
  • The Northeast footprint strengthens bids with distributors and chain accounts immediately.

What critics are saying

  • AAK Hillside still depends on closing conditions, delaying promised capacity gains.
  • Integration across Englewood and Hillside disrupts service during the 2025 transition.
  • Commodity oil volatility crushes margins when distributors force price resets fast.

What makes Stratas Foods unique

  • Englewood and Hillside give Stratas Foods a concentrated Northeast manufacturing platform.
  • Stratas spans packaged oils, dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise, plus Admiration® branded oils.
  • Nine U.S. facilities create a broader foodservice and retail supply network.

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Company News

Food Business News
Oct 24th, 2024
Stratas Foods to acquire AAK foodservice business

AAK plans to enhance its European foodservice structure and will invest in a new site to replace an existing facility in Dalby, Sweden.

Food Engineering
Oct 24th, 2024
Stratas Foods to Acquire AAK Foodservice Facility

Stratas will partner with the Hillside team over the following months, ensuring a smooth transition.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Oct 23rd, 2024
Stratas Foods Acquires AAK Foodservice Hillside

Stratas Foods, LLC is set to acquire AAK Foodservice, Hillside, NJ, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities in the Northeast. This strategic acquisition aligns with Stratas' growth goals in value-added oils, dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise. The Hillside facility will complement Stratas' Englewood, NJ site, expanding its product offerings and market reach. The transaction, pending customary conditions, will increase Stratas' U.S. facilities from eight to nine, boosting capacity across all product categories.

Stratas Foods
Mar 7th, 2022
Stratas Foods, LLC hires Erik Heggen as CEO

Stratas Foods LLC has announced the appointment of Erik Heggen as its new CEO.