Machine Operator
Machine Operator — Night Shift
Location: Big Flats, NY
Shift: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour
Position Summary
Employment Solutions is seeking a dependable Machine Operator to join a local food manufacturing team on the overnight shift. In this role, you will operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment to help ensure products are made safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
Responsibilities
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Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing and packaging machinery
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Maintain consistent production output while meeting established quality, food-safety, and efficiency standards
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Inspect products and packaging for quality concerns, defects, or inconsistencies
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Perform routine equipment checks and basic troubleshooting to identify and address operating issues
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Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, production issues, and quality deviations to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance team
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Complete required production, quality, sanitation, and downtime documentation accurately
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Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices, food-safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and company policies
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Keep work areas, equipment, and surrounding production spaces clean and organized
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Assist with product changeovers, machine cleaning, and preventive maintenance activities as assigned
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Safely handle raw materials, finished products, packaging supplies, and production waste.
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Work collaboratively with production, quality assurance, sanitation, warehouse, and maintenance teams
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Follow all workplace safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment
Qualifications
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Prior machine operation experience
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Previous experience in a food manufacturing, food processing, beverage, bakery, packaging, or similar regulated production environment is preferred
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Ability to read and follow work instructions, production schedules, safety procedures, and quality requirements
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Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to recognize machine or product issues
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and product quality
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements for up to 12 hours
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Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds
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Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, changing temperatures, moisture, food odors, and moving equipment.
- Must be able to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hair restraints, and other equipment as needed.
Schedule
This position works 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
The schedule follows a pattern of:
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Work 2 consecutive days
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Off 2 consecutive days
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Work 3 consecutive days
- Every other weekend off!
Why Work with Employment Solutions?
- Weekly pay
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential to be hired on after 90 days
- Opportunity for overtime
- No fee to you!
- Access to a variety of job opportunities through Employment Solutions