Summary
The Machine Specialist is responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment to ensure optimal performance, product quality, and food safety. This role supports efficient line operations by monitoring machine functionality, performing basic maintenance, completing required documentation, and ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards. The Machine Specialist collaborates with team members to meet daily production goals and reports to the Team Lead and Production Supervisor.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Onsite
SCHEDULE: B Shift
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure consistent, efficient, and safe
operation throughout the shift.
- Perform basic equipment care and troubleshooting, including cleaning, lubrication,
and minor adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
- Promptly identify and report equipment issues or abnormalities to the Team Lead or
Maintenance team to minimize downtime.
- Ensure all equipment is operated in compliance with food safety, quality, and safety
standards, including GMPs and company policies.
- Complete required production and equipment documentation, including machine
checks, downtime logs, output boards, and quality verification forms.
- Collaborate with Inventory Specialists, Line Specialists, and other team members to
ensure product specifications are met and materials are used correctly.
- Support changeovers and line setups, ensuring equipment is properly configured
and ready for production.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, contributing to a safe and efficient
production environment.
- Perform pre-operational equipment checks and participate in start-up verification
processes to ensure readiness before production begins.
- Participate in equipment-related root cause analysis (RCA) activities and assist with
corrective action implementation.
- Communicate effectively with the next shift during handovers, ensuring accurate
transfer of operational updates, equipment concerns, and work status.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed and as requested by leadership.
- Foster a working environment that encourages enthusiasm and engagement from
employees.
- Ensure clear communication so all workers remain informed on performance,
updates, and organizational changes.
- Support recruitment, learning, development, and succession planning within the
area of responsibility.
- Foster an environment where all workers feel safe, respected, and encouraged to
grow and develop.
Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality standards.
- Ability to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment.
- Respectful, team-oriented, and able to foster an inclusive environment.
- Ability to adapt to fast-moving production environments.
- Willingness to support continuous improvement and innovation.
- Strong communication skills and reliability.
- Positive attitude and willingness to support others.
- Customer-focused mindset, ensuring high-quality product output.
- Desire to learn and develop skills for current and future business needs.
- Ability to empower others and contribute to a motivated team culture.
- Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and food safety practices is a plus.
- Ability to follow defined procedures, SOPs, and safety requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Basic understanding of production documentation, product specifications, and
material handling.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to read and write English
- 1–2 years of experience in a food manufacturing or production environment
preferred.
Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
