Commissioning, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Documentation, Energy Efficiency, FDA Requirements, Food Production, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Heat Transfer, Identify Issues, Knowledge Transfer, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Multilingual, OSHA, Operations, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Performance Testing, Preventative Maintenance, Process Control Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Thermal Analysis, Thermal Management, Thermodynamics, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Vision Plan
Location: Hackettstown, NJ (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Plant Manager
Shift Hours: 7pm-5am ET, Sunday-Wednesday.
About Us:
Ancient Crunch Inc. is the fastest-growing healthy snack brand in the US. MASA Chips, our top product is the no.1 selling tortilla chip in popular stores like Erewhon. We use only real ingredients like beef tallow—no seed oils or artificial flavors or ingredients—and manufacture everything ourselves in Hackettstown, NJ.
Position Summary:
The Boiler Operator is responsible for analyzing and maintaining temperature-critical systems that are essential to our manufacturing processes. You will ensure that heating, cooling, and boiler systems operate reliably, efficiently, and safely, in full compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for the safe operation of the high-pressure boiler in accordance with NJAC 12:90.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform thermal analysis, testing, and performance evaluations to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain documentation, operating procedures, and process control diagrams for thermal systems.
- Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams during equipment commissioning, upgrades, and daily operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and system performance while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Ensure all thermal processes meet applicable food safety, OSHA, and state regulations.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with thermal systems, preferably in food manufacturing or industrial settings.
- New Jersey High Pressure Black Seal License required.
- Strong knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and energy systems.
- Experience with process troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations (FDA, USDA), SQF, and GMP practices preferred.
- Experience with thermal oil transfer systems preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
What We Offer:
- Performance Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- A health and wellness-focused culture
- Training and certification opportunities
- All the chips you can eat!