Machine Operator in Training (C) | Food Manufacturing
About The Position
Rosina Food Products is hiring mechanically inclined individuals for a Machine Operator in Training role at its Buffalo, New York food-manufacturing facility. The position is intended for candidates with some manufacturing or machine-operation experience who want to develop technical skills and advance their careers. Trainees learn to operate processing, packaging, portioning, conveying, and cooking equipment while supporting production efficiency, product quality, and food-safety standards. Candidates apply once and may be assigned to Mixing and Ingredient Preparation, Forming, Automated Production and Freezer Operations, or Secondary Packaging, based on their experience, skills, and current staffing needs. The role includes a rotating 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule, with morning shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM or night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Employees must be available for every other weekend and scheduled holidays.
Requirements
- At least 3 months of related manufacturing or machine-operation experience, or training.
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and operating guidelines.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.
- Ability to complete routine production and quality documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
- Willingness to learn ShopLogix, SafetyChain, and other production tracking systems.
- Ability to obtain required CCP1 and/or CCP2 certifications.
- Dependable attendance and willingness to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, including every other weekend and scheduled holidays.
- Ability to work independently as training progresses.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 70 pounds, with additional material-handling requirements depending on assignment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical production work throughout the shift.
- Ability to work around moving machinery and in varying temperatures, including refrigerated production areas.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food-manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
- Related experience from other manufacturing industries is encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Learn to set up, operate, and monitor assigned manufacturing equipment according to production requirements.
- Operate processing, packaging, portioning, conveying, and cooking equipment within established operating parameters.
- Monitor product weights, shapes, colors, piece counts, and other quality specifications.
- Perform scheduled quality checks, including checks of product temperature, appearance, packaging, seals, and size.
- Identify equipment or production issues and report concerns to the Production Supervisor or designated experienced Machine Operator.
- Assist with equipment adjustments and changeovers as needed.
- Follow production schedules, operating procedures, and equipment instructions.
- Help coordinate materials and supplies needed throughout the shift.
- Complete production, equipment, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
- Learn and follow equipment safety procedures, including machine guarding, emergency shutoffs, and proper PPE use.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Communicate with team members to maintain production flow, quality, and safety standards.
- Support shift transitions to prevent interruptions in production.
- Learn and follow USDA, HACCP, GMP, and company food-safety requirements.
- Work toward independently operating assigned equipment with minimal supervision.
- Assist with training other associates as skills and experience develop.
- Depending on assignment, learn to operate industrial mixers, grinders, ingredient-processing, food-forming, portioning, automated production, weighing, freezer, packaging, sealing, labeling, and conveying equipment.
- Depending on assignment, read batch sheets, verify ingredients, stage and prepare raw materials, monitor production and freezer operations, verify product and packaging specifications, inspect finished products, and help prepare products for shipment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 96 hours of vacation
- 56 hours of sick time
- 401(k) with company match
- $1,000 employee-referral bonus
- Paid leadership training
- Opportunities for advancement and continued development
- Positive work-life balance with built-in days off
- Additional $1.50 per hour for night shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
