Machine Operator (B) | Food Manufacturing

Rosina Food Products, Inc.•Town of West Seneca, NY

9d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Rosina Food Products is hiring mechanically inclined Machine Operators to work in food manufacturing. This position is intended for candidates with some manufacturing or machine-operation experience who want to develop technical skills and advance their careers. Operators learn and perform work with processing, packaging, portioning, conveying, and cooking equipment while maintaining production efficiency, product quality, and food-safety standards. Applicants may be considered for Mixing and Ingredient Preparation, Forming, Automated Production and Freezer Operations, or Secondary Packaging based on their experience, skills, and business needs. The role involves independently setting up, operating, and monitoring equipment; completing equipment adjustments and product changeovers; maintaining product specifications; conducting quality checks; monitoring production flow and equipment performance; and identifying or reporting issues. Operators complete production, quality, and equipment documentation, support staffing coverage and operator training, communicate across departments and shifts, maintain clean and safe work areas, and follow applicable food-safety and workplace requirements. The position follows a rotating 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule. Morning shifts run 6:00 AM–6:30 PM and night shifts run 6:00 PM–6:30 AM. Employees must be available for the full rotating schedule, including every other weekend and scheduled holidays. Pay is $23–$25 per hour depending on experience, with an additional $1.50 per hour for night shift.

Requirements

At least 6 months of related manufacturing, machine-operation experience, or training.
Previous experience independently operating manufacturing or production equipment.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform equipment setups, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
Ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment with minimal supervision.
Strong understanding of manufacturing safety, production efficiency, and quality standards.
Ability to read and interpret production instructions, safety procedures, and equipment manuals.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and measurements.
Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with production tracking systems.
CCP1 and/or CCP2 certification required.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Dependable attendance and availability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, including every other weekend and scheduled holidays.
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

Experience training or assisting newer operators.
Knowledge of ShopLogix and SafetyChain, or ability to learn company systems.
Previous food-manufacturing experience is helpful but not required; related experience in other manufacturing industries is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment across similar production lines.
Operate portioning, conveying, cooking, mixing, forming, packaging, and other automated production equipment.
Complete equipment setups, adjustments, and product changeovers according to production requirements.
Maintain product specifications, including weights, shapes, colors, piece counts, temperatures, and appearance.
Perform scheduled quality checks to ensure products meet company and food-safety standards.
Monitor equipment performance, production flow, and product quality to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
Identify and report mechanical, material, quality, or production issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Complete maintenance work orders when equipment concerns require additional attention.
Assist with coordinating staffing, breaks, and lunch periods to maintain production coverage.
Train and support new Machine Operators and work with the shift onboarding coordinator to support operator training and development.
Complete required production, quality, and equipment documentation before the end of each shift.
Communicate with Production, Quality, Sanitation, Maintenance, and associates across shifts.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and prepare equipment for sanitation as needed.
Follow USDA, OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and company food-safety requirements.
Ensure proper shift transitions to prevent production interruptions.
In mixing and ingredient preparation, operate mixers, grinders, and ingredient-processing equipment; read batch sheets; verify ingredients and weights; stage raw materials; monitor consistency and efficiency; and support spice-room, mixing, and grinding operations.
In forming, operate food-forming and portioning equipment, make adjustments and changeovers, monitor production, verify product specifications, troubleshoot basic concerns, and help train newer operators.
In automated production and freezer operations, operate production lines, scales, weighing systems, and conveying equipment; monitor production and freezer operations; verify weights, temperatures, and quality; perform routine checks; and support efficient operation across equipment.
In secondary packaging, operate packaging, sealing, labeling, and conveying equipment; complete changeovers; verify materials, labels, product codes, and production information; inspect finished products; troubleshoot basic issues; and help train new operators.