Full-Time
Line Mechanic Operator
The Campbell's Company
5,001-10,000 employees
Global producer of soups, snacks
Compensation Overview
$26/hr
Charlotte, NC, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Manufacturing & Production Operations (1) |
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- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Previous mechanical experience is required in a manufacturing, production, maintenance, industrial, automotive, agricultural, or similar mechanical environment.
- Mechanical aptitude is required, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment and make minor machine adjustments.
- Ability to lead and support team activities on a production line is required.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to work with production systems are required.
- Strong attention to detail is required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Basic math skills are required, including addition, subtraction, division, percentages, and fractions.
- Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and leadership capabilities are required.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
- Ability to obtain Lockout/Tagout certification is required.
- Ability to work overtime as required is required.
- Lead line setup and product changeovers, identifying critical controls and potential issues.
- Provide daily production run sheets to packaging machine operators.
- Update production systems and case count boards to communicate production performance and goals across shifts.
- Maintain raw material inventory and communicate discrepancies as needed.
- Set up and operate multiple packaging machines.
- Keep production lines running efficiently by clearing jams and minimizing downtime.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and make minor machine adjustments.
- Support packaging machinery operations by troubleshooting coding, dating, and pricing issues.
- Monitor product weights and appearance to ensure quality standards are met.
- Read and interpret machine performance data.
- Submit and assist with maintenance work orders.
- Perform or assist with Preventive Maintenance activities.
- Identify equipment issues and communicate concerns promptly.
- Obtain and maintain Lockout/Tagout certification.
- Serve as a lead resource on the production line and provide guidance to team members.
- Assist supervisors and Packaging Coordinators with training new employees and machine operators.
- Support completion of daily line KPI documentation.
- Communicate with Quality Assurance regarding product holds, changeovers, and related activities.
- Maintain compliance with GMPs, PPE requirements, food safety, quality standards, and workplace safety procedures.
- Verify team compliance with company policies and operating procedures.
- Conduct metal detector checks where applicable.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, aisles, and exits.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S methodologies.
- Follow safe lifting and material handling practices.
- Report equipment concerns, hazards, and workplace injuries immediately.
- Perform sanitation activities, including equipment teardown, cleaning, reassembly, seasoner cleanings, and wipe-outs as assigned.
- Support overtime requirements as business needs dictate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- One year of manufacturing or production experience.
- Experience operating packaging or processing equipment.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance activities.
- Previous leadership or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with continuous improvement programs such as 5S.
- Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality systems.
- Experience reading and interpreting machine performance data.
- Exposure to troubleshooting coding, dating, pricing, or automated packaging systems.
Campbell Soup Company makes packaged foods across two segments: Meals & Beverages and Snacks. Meals & Beverages sells soups, simple meals, and beverages under brands such as Campbell's, Swanson, Prego, V8, and Pacific Foods to retailers and foodservice customers in the U.S., Canada, and nearby markets. Snacks includes Pepperidge Farm and Snyder’s-Lance brands, offering crackers, cookies, pretzels, and other snacks under Pepperidge Farm, Snyder’s of Hanover, Lance, and Kettle Brand, with products in North America and Latin America. The company distributes through supermarkets, mass merchandisers, club stores, and foodservice channels, and aims to grow by offering a broad range of convenient, trusted foods to households and foodservice customers worldwide.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Camden, New Jersey
Founded
1869
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rao’s consumption rose 9.6% in fiscal 2026, sustaining premium sauce growth.
- Management shifted 85% of working media to digital, influencer, e-commerce, and AI channels.
- Campbell’s launched a $500 million savings program and dividend reset to fund brand investment.
What critics are saying
- Campbell’s cut fiscal 2027 guidance on September 3, 2026, forecasting 2%-4% sales decline.
- Two snack plant closures and 13% salaried layoffs signal operational distress through 2030.
- California and Florida lawsuits over microwavable soup packaging and SpaghettiOs damage trust and create liabilities.
What makes The Campbell's Company unique
- Campbell’s owns iconic pantry brands: Campbell’s, Rao’s, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, and V8.
- Its Meals & Beverages segment kept organic sales growing 3% in Q4 fiscal 2026.
- Campbell’s distribution spans supermarkets, club stores, mass merchandisers, and foodservice across North America.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Mental Health Support
Company Equity
Company News
Campbell's is shifting its marketing strategy to counter declining sales, with 85% of its working media budget now allocated to social media, influencers, e-commerce and AI-powered platforms. The company will concentrate spending on growth brands including Rao's, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm and Campbell's. Total net sales fell 8% year-over-year in fiscal Q4 2026 and 5% for the full year. The snacks segment saw organic sales decline 6% year-over-year. Campbell's is implementing a $500 million cost-savings plan, including a 13% reduction in salaried workforce and closing two snack plants, to fund its marketing initiatives. Rao's pasta sauce showed strong performance with consumption up 9.4% in fiscal 2026. The company is also launching new Goldfish varieties and a back-to-school campaign emphasising the brand's family-friendly positioning.
Campbell's is cutting 13% of its salaried workforce and closing two snack plants as part of a restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and returning to profitability. The company expects to save approximately $500 million by fiscal 2030. CEO Mick Beekhuizen acknowledged the company's results remain "unacceptable" and said Campbell's is "addressing reality head-on" rather than waiting for market conditions to improve. The company has raised prices by 4% to 5% across 60% of its portfolio to offset higher costs. Campbell's forecasts fiscal 2027 sales will decline 2% to 4%, worse than analysts' expectations. Fourth-quarter net sales fell 8% to $2.14 billion. The company faces growing resistance from budget-conscious shoppers shifting towards less expensive private-label brands. Campbell's employs approximately 13,700 full- and part-time workers.
Campbell's has cut 13% of its salaried workforce and closed two snack plants as part of a turnaround effort. CEO Mick Beekhuizen acknowledged the company's "unacceptable" results and said it plans to generate about $500 million in cost savings by fiscal 2030. The company expects fiscal 2027 net sales to decline 2% to 4%, worse than analysts' predictions of a 0.8% drop. Fourth-quarter net sales fell 8% to $2.14 billion, slightly missing estimates. Campbell's has raised prices 4% to 5% across roughly 60% of its portfolio despite resistance from budget-conscious shoppers. The company had approximately 13,700 full-time and part-time employees as of August 2025. Beekhuizen said the restructuring aims to increase speed, accountability, and improve margins whilst maintaining the company's investment-grade credit rating.
Campbell's reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of $0.39 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $0.40. Revenue of $2.14 billion also fell short of the $2.15 billion expected. CEO Mick Beekhuizen called current performance unacceptable, announcing an enterprise-wide savings programme targeting $500 million by fiscal 2030. Campbell's expects over $100 million in savings for fiscal 2027 through two Snacks plant closures and a 13% reduction in salaried workforce. For fiscal 2027, Campbell's forecasts net sales to decline 2% to 4% and adjusted earnings of $1.65-$1.80 per share. The company anticipates raw-material and packaging inflation of 5% to 6%, alongside double-digit logistics inflation. Meals & Beverages showed better momentum, with fourth-quarter organic sales rising 3%. Rao's consumption grew 9.6%, whilst household penetration reached 18.9%.
Campbell's reported disappointing results, with fourth-quarter sales falling 8% to $2.1 billion and full-year sales declining 5% to $9.7 billion. The company is overhauling its marketing strategy, focusing resources on top-performing brands including Campbell's, Rao's, Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm. CEO Mick Beekhuizen said 85% of the company's working media budget will shift to social, influencer and e-commerce channels, along with AI-enabled platforms. New national campaigns are planned for several brands. To fund increased brand investments, Campbell's is targeting $500 million in savings by 2030, including a 13% reduction in salaried workforce. The company faces pressure from price-conscious consumers switching to private label products, particularly in its snacks division.