Production Machine Operator – Food Manufacturing

Rosina Food Products•West Seneca, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rosina Food Products is hiring skilled and mechanically inclined Production Machine Operators to operate equipment throughout our food-manufacturing process. Candidates can apply once and will be considered for the production area that best matches their experience and skills. Available opportunities may include Mixing, Forming, automated production and freezer operations, or Secondary Packaging. This position is best suited for someone who has experience operating manufacturing equipment, completing setups and changeovers, monitoring production, performing quality checks, and troubleshooting basic equipment issues.

Requirements

Previous machine-operation, manufacturing, production, or equipment experience is strongly preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning how equipment works.
Experience completing machine setups, adjustments, or changeovers is preferred.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to read production instructions and complete documentation accurately.
Basic math skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with Production, Quality, and Maintenance.
Dependable attendance and the ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical production work throughout the shift.
Ability to work in refrigerated or temperature-controlled manufacturing areas as needed.
Candidates must be available to work the full rotating schedule, including every other weekend and scheduled holidays.

Nice To Haves

Food-manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
Candidates with machine-operation experience from other manufacturing industries are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Operate industrial mixing, grinding, forming, weighing, packaging, or other automated production equipment.
Start, stop, set up, and adjust equipment according to production requirements.
Complete product and equipment changeovers.
Read production schedules, batch sheets, product specifications, and work instructions.
Verify ingredients, packaging materials, labels, product codes, and production information.
Stage raw materials and packaging supplies.
Monitor equipment performance and production flow.
Check product weight, consistency, appearance, quality, and packaging.
Troubleshoot basic equipment and production issues.
Escalate mechanical, quality, or food-safety concerns when necessary.
Complete production, quality, and equipment documentation accurately.
Perform routine equipment checks.
Work closely with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow all food-safety, GMP, quality, and sanitation requirements.