Machine Operator in Training (C) | Food Manufacturing

Rosina Food Products, Inc. | Buffalo, NY | Full-Time | $21–$23 per hour

Build Your Manufacturing Career With Rosina

Rosina Food Products is hiring motivated, mechanically inclined individuals to join our team as Machine Operators in Training!

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have some manufacturing or machine-operation experience and are looking to develop their technical skills and advance their careers.

As a Machine Operator in Training, you will learn to operate processing, packaging, portioning, conveying, and cooking equipment while maintaining production efficiency, product quality, and food-safety standards.

Instead of applying to multiple Machine Operator positions, candidates can apply once and be considered for the production area that best matches their experience, skills, and our current staffing needs.

Available opportunities include Mixing, Forming, Automated Production and Freezer Operations, and Secondary Packaging.

What You'll Do

Depending on your assigned production area, responsibilities may include:

• Learn to set up, operate, and monitor assigned manufacturing equipment according to production requirements.

• Operate processing, packaging, portioning, conveying, and cooking equipment within established operating parameters.

• Monitor product weights, shapes, colors, piece counts, and other quality specifications.

• Perform scheduled quality checks, including product temperature, appearance, packaging, seals, and size.

• Identify equipment or production issues and report concerns to the Production Supervisor or designated experienced Machine Operator.

• Assist with equipment adjustments and changeovers as needed.

• Follow production schedules, operating procedures, and equipment instructions.

• Help coordinate materials and supplies needed throughout the shift.

• Complete required production, equipment, and quality documentation accurately and on time.

• Learn equipment safety procedures, including machine guarding, emergency shutoffs, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Communicate with team members to maintain production flow, quality, and safety standards.

• Support proper shift transitions to prevent interruptions in production.

• Learn and follow USDA, HACCP, GMP, and company food-safety requirements.

• Work toward independently operating assigned equipment with minimal supervision.

• Assist with training other associates as skills and experience develop.

Production Areas

Successful candidates may be assigned to one of the following production areas based on their experience, skills, and current business needs.

Mixing and Ingredient Preparation

• Learn to operate industrial mixers, grinders, and ingredient-processing equipment.

• Read batch sheets and verify ingredients before production.

• Assist with staging and preparing raw materials.

• Monitor product consistency, weights, and quality.

• Support spice-room, mixing, and grinding operations.

• Learn proper equipment setup, operation, and cleaning procedures.

Forming

• Learn to operate food-forming and portioning equipment.

• Assist with machine setups, adjustments, and product changeovers.

• Monitor production flow and equipment performance.

• Check product shapes, weights, appearance, and piece counts.

• Identify and report basic equipment or product-quality concerns.

• Work with experienced operators to develop troubleshooting skills.

Automated Production and Freezer Operations

• Learn to operate automated production lines, scales, and weighing systems.

• Monitor product movement through production and freezer operations.

• Verify product weights, temperatures, and quality specifications.

• Assist with equipment adjustments and routine operating checks.

• Support freezer, triangle-line, and automated-equipment operations.

• Follow established safety procedures when working around moving equipment and temperature-controlled areas.

Secondary Packaging

• Learn to operate packaging, sealing, labeling, and conveying equipment.

• Verify packaging materials, product codes, labels, and production information.

• Inspect finished products for appearance, packaging quality, and proper seals.

• Assist with packaging equipment setups and adjustments.

• Monitor packaging lines and report equipment or quality concerns.

• Help prepare finished products for shipment.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 months of related manufacturing, machine-operation experience, or training.

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and operating guidelines.

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.

• Ability to complete routine production and quality documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.

• Willingness to learn ShopLogix, SafetyChain, and other production tracking systems.

• Ability to obtain required CCP1 and/or CCP2 certifications.

• Dependable attendance and willingness to work a rotating 12-hour schedule.

• Ability to work independently as training progresses.

• 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.

Previous food-manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. Candidates with related experience from other manufacturing industries are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, take pride in their work, and want to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Pay and Benefits

• $21–$23 per hour, depending on experience

• Additional $1.50 per hour for night shift

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 96 hours of vacation

• 56 hours of sick time

• 401(k) with company match

• $1,000 employee-referral bonus

• Paid leadership training

• Opportunities for advancement and continued development

• Positive work-life balance with built-in days off

Schedule

This position follows a rotating 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule :

• Morning Shift: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM

• Night Shift: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM

You will work two days on, two days off, and then three days on. This schedule provides built-in long weekends every other week.

Candidates must be available to work the full rotating schedule, including every other weekend and scheduled holidays.

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