Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

The Machine Operator role is a hands-on position focused on efficiently operating primarily manual machinery within a small team environment. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this position involves ensuring equipment runs smoothly, performing sanitation tasks, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining equipment to support production goals. The role requires flexibility to work multiple shifts, occasional weekends, and overtime as business needs evolve, with a strong emphasis on food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate primarily manual machinery with a focus on food safety compliance
• Perform equipment sanitation and lead sanitation inspections post-cleaning
• Diagnose and resolve technical and mechanical issues independently
• Support multiple shift schedules with flexibility to adjust hours and work occasional weekends
• Maintain and assist with equipment maintenance and controls
• Train and coach team members on machinery operation and safety protocols
• Collaborate within a small team to meet operational and quality goals

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of machine operation experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar operational role
• Experience in foodservice or laboratory environments
• Passion for food creation, consumer packaged goods industry, and current consumer trends

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

Company Description

About BCforward:\r\n\r\nFounded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.\r\n\r\nBCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.