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Country Pure Foods

Consolidated foodservice brand and product platform

Machine Operator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
Associate's
DeLand, FL, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
  • Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, basic algebra, geometry, percentages, proportions, and related calculations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, and diagram-based instructions, and work with limited standardization.
  • Knowledge of accounting, inventory, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
  • Ability to obtain a hand truck license through OSHA-regulated training.
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions, maintain records legibly, prioritize work, complete tasks accurately, and work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and work in wet or humid conditions, production areas with loud noise, and environments requiring hearing protection.
Responsibilities
  • Operate, clean, and maintain machines while maintaining juice flow from the machine through packaging, boxing, and the robot room.
  • Ensure crew safety by enforcing all safety procedures and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly production area.
  • Manage changeovers and setups to ensure accurate production runs.
  • Monitor the production area to reduce shrink and product loss.
  • Communicate with maintenance regarding mechanical issues and identify and correct leaker problems.
  • Break out operators in the area.
  • Set up and change the case coder as required.
  • Perform minor repairs on machines.
  • Perform Brix sampling and obtain approval from the Quality Assurance department.
  • Perform cleaning, verify cleaning, and obtain approval from the Quality Assurance department.
  • Monitor necessary supply levels to ensure a continuous juice run.
  • Complete dye checks, certification lists, magnet inspection sheets, leaker checks, weight checks, sanitation checklists, and other daily production paperwork.
  • Communicate with previous and following shifts regarding equipment operation and production status.
  • Operate the time-card system correctly.
  • Suggest improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Follow company policies and procedures and submit job paperwork and records correctly.
  • Continuously monitor product and maintain accurate case counts.
  • Serve as a backup Operator II.
  • Perform other assigned duties as needed.
  • Follow and understand on-the-job training and communicate effectively using appropriate interpersonal skills.

About the company

Country Pure Foods’s Peterson Farms Fresh unit provides fresh produce and related foodservice products as a single, unified platform for foodservice buyers. It consolidates multiple brands, products, and solutions into one streamlined presence, offering a centralized catalog and procurement experience for restaurants and other operators. The service works by delivering consistent-quality fresh produce and branded items through one source, simplifying ordering, onboarding, and delivery. It differentiates from competitors by removing the complexity of dealing with many suppliers—one platform, multiple brands, unified support, and reliable delivery. The goal is to make procuring fresh produce and branded foodservice products easier, more predictable, and dependable for foodservice customers.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Akron, Ohio

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Peterson Brands said Country Pure Foods expands retail and foodservice distribution immediately.
  • The company still markets SideKicks and VBlend, showing active product-line breadth in 2026.
  • Akron leadership under Tony Muscato supports continuity during ownership transition and integration.

What critics are saying

  • Peterson Brands' 2025 acquisition can trigger integration churn and buyer consolidation by 2027.
  • Houston's plant closure and 60 layoffs signal excess capacity and shrinking manufacturing footprint.
  • If major school or foodservice contracts leave, Country Pure Foods becomes a shrink-to-sell target.

What makes Country Pure Foods unique

  • Country Pure Foods supplies juices, plant-based beverages, and frozen novelties nationwide.
  • Its portfolio spans retail, foodservice, K-12 schools, healthcare, and restaurants.
  • Private label and co-manufacturing capacity broaden customer reach beyond branded sales.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

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6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
Blue Book Services
Dec 4th, 2025
Peterson Brands acquires Country Pure Foods to expand juice and beverage portfolio

Peterson Brands has acquired Country Pure Foods, a leading US producer of portioned and multiserve juices, plant-based beverages and frozen novelties. The deal strengthens Peterson Brands' position in key beverage categories and expands its presence across retail and foodservice markets. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Country Pure Foods operates manufacturing facilities across the United States. The company's portfolio includes brands such as Ardmore Farms, SideKicks and VBlend, alongside private label and co-manufacturing capabilities. It serves K-12 schools, healthcare, restaurants and retail customers. Peterson Brands operates within the Peterson Farms Family of Companies, based in Shelby, Michigan. The acquisition enhances Peterson Brands' manufacturing and distribution capabilities. Day-to-day operations at Country Pure Foods will continue without immediate changes during the integration period.

Houston Chronicle
Mar 13th, 2025
Beverage supply company to close Heights-area plant, lay off 60 employees

Country Pure Foods, an Ohio-based juice and frozen beverage supplier, will close its only Houston location by May, leaving dozens out of work, according to a filing submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission.

The Business Journals
Jan 5th, 2023
Country Pure Foods in Akron appoints Tony Muscato as next CEO

Country Pure Foods in Akron, Ohio, has appointed Tony Muscato as its next CEO.