Machine Operator - First Shift - New Oxford

Sandridge Crafted Foods•New Oxford, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, and sanitation of food processing machinery in compliance with OSHA machine safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standards under 29 CFR 1910.147, food safety regulations, and company procedures. The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Ability to follow SOPs, safety rules, and quality requirements
Ability to safely operate machinery after completing required training
Ability to comply with OSHA machine safety and LOTO standards

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Prior experience operating food processing or industrial manufacturing equipment
Basic mechanical aptitude or troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down food processing machinery in accordance with SOPs
Load raw materials and remove finished products while maintaining production and quality standards
Adjust machine settings within authorized parameters to ensure product specifications
Monitor machine performance, product flow, and safety indicators throughout the shift
Comply with the company’s written Energy Control Program
Perform lockout/tagout procedures before clearing jams, performing equipment cleaning beyond normal operation, maintenance, or servicing activities
Apply and remove personal lock(s) and tag(s) in accordance with authorized employee training
Verify zero energy state prior to beginning LOTO-covered work
Never bypass, disable, or remove machine guards, interlocks, or safety devices
Immediately report damaged guards, missing devices, or LOTO concerns
Complete OSHA-compliant LOTO training appropriate to assigned role (authorized, affected, or other employee) prior to performing LOTO activities
Demonstrate understanding of: Types and magnitudes of hazardous energy, Energy isolation and control methods, Proper application, verification, and removal of LOTO devices
Participate in periodic refresher training and annual LOTO audits as required
Comply with retraining requirements following equipment changes, incidents, or observed deficiencies
Follow GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and allergen control requirements
Perform in-process quality checks and accurately complete required documentation
Prevent product contamination during operation, cleaning, and changeovers
Clean and sanitize machinery and work areas per sanitation SOPs
Support allergen changeovers and pre-operational inspections
Maintain an organized, safe, and sanitary workstation
Complete production, downtime, sanitation, and LOTO documentation accurately
Communicate equipment issues, safety concerns, or deviations to supervision immediately
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Work assigned schedules, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as required
Assist with training new operators
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Perform other production-related duties as assigned