Job Description

Job Description: Machine Operator I

Job Title: Machine Operator I

Department: Production

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Status: Full-Time

Contract: 1-year with opportunity to transition to permanent employment

Location: Rochester, NY (Housing and Transportation Available)

Position Summary

The Machine Operator I is responsible for safely operating manufacturing equipment, performing in-process inspections, completing production and quality paperwork, assembling products, and executing final packaging. This role works collaboratively within a team environment to meet production standards and ensure product quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate various production machines and perform secondary operations under guidance to achieve production and quality goals.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor machines according to Job Order Book and routing instructions.
• Conduct quality inspections and accurately complete all required quality documentation.
• Monitor scrap levels, machine speed, and promptly notify the supervisor of any excessive scrap or issues.
• Assist in training other machine operators and packers as needed.
• Move materials, components, and finished goods pallets to designated areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, including quality, environmental, health, and safety procedures, as well as regulatory requirements.
• Complete and maintain accurate production records, machine activity forms, and other necessary paperwork.
• Adhere strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) and machine guarding safety protocols.
• Report any food safety concerns immediately and uphold all SQF requirements.

Relocation Assistance

• We provide relocation support, including:

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Strong basic math, reading, and English communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational conditions and work effectively within a team.
• Familiarity with forming machines and basic machine operation per on-the-job training requirements.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Key Competencies

• Ethical conduct and accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Environment

• Primarily works in a climate-controlled indoor environment with minimal health hazards.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, elevated noise levels, airborne dust, and occasional non-toxic odors.
• Required to wear hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes on the production floor.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stands, walks, uses hands/fingers to handle or feel, and reaches with hands and arms.
• Frequently talks and hears in a manufacturing setting.
• Occasionally lifts or moves up to 20 lbs, with periodic lifting up to 50 lbs.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties, responsibilities, and projects may be assigned to meet business needs. Reliable attendance, a positive attitude, and meeting or exceeding job-specific metrics are essential and will be reflected in annual performance reviews.

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Material Handler Experience
• Packaging Experience
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Wire Bonding Machine
• Packaging Machines
• Wrapping Machines
• Corrugated Cutting Machine
• Injection Molding Machine
• Key Cutting Machine
• Screw Machine
• Four-Slide Machine
• Thread Rolling Machine
• Thermoforming Machine
• Slitter Machine
• Gear Machinery
• Rotational Molding Machine