Downline Operator — First Shift

Job overview

The Downline Operator — First Shift role is onsite in Walterboro, SC, with a 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. schedule. Pay is $17 per hour, with the posting noting that pay may be based on experience. Gehl Foods manufactures ready-to-serve food and beverage products and emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork. The operator runs specified production-line equipment, conducts quality checks, troubleshoots and communicates problems, maintains GMP and 5S standards, hand-stacks cases when needed, and documents critical parameters. The role supports consistent, safe production through equipment operation and quality-focused line work.

What you'll do

• Operate the accumulator, Diagraph, laser, capper, straw applicator, shrink wrapper, Mead, and elevator to standards
• conduct quality checks under Gehl Southeast SOPs
• troubleshoot, adjust, and communicate problem statements
• maintain a work area compliant with GMP and 5S standards
• hand-stack cases from the conveyor when necessary
• document and maintain critical parameters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

downline operator

first shift

full-time

walterboro sc

gehl foods

food manufacturing

production equipment

quality checks

gmp

5s

no experience required

$17/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off and holidays, quarterly bonuses, on-demand pay, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, HSA plan contribution, and workplace discounts.

Why this role

No experience is required; thorough training is provided. The posting lists a first shift of 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and five-hour shifts as available in the structural schedule facts.

About the employer

Gehl Foods is hiring for this role. Industry: Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.