1st Shift Machine Operator (Fort Mill, US, 29707)

NovaTaste Austria GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

McClancy Foods & Flavors in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a Machine Operator to operate, monitor and maintain production equipment in a food manufacturing environment, ensuring efficiency and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

You will set up machines, calibrate for different products, perform inspections, record data, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams while complying with GMP and HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor food processing and packaging machinery according to SOPs.
• Set up machines, including calibration and adjustments for different products.
• Ensure production lines meet efficiency, safety, and quality targets.
• Perform routine inspections to identify mechanical issues and report or resolve malfunctions.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and HACCP standards.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product consistency and adherence to specifications.
• Keep accurate records of production data, machine performance, and downtime.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas following company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to address issues.
• Follow all workplace safety guidelines and wear PPE.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and follow SOPs

Strong attention to detail

Basic math and record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Secret Ingredient is our Employees!

McClancy Foods & Flavors (“McClancy” or the “Company”) is a privately held manufacturer of blends, spices, and seasoning mixes for foodservice, commercial, and retail customers. For almost 70 years, the Company has worked with national, international, regional, and local customers in a variety of industries to create formulations and food products that will nourish, delight, and exceed the expectations of families across the globe.

The Company is located in Fort Mill, SC, near Charlotte, NC. For additional information, please visit http://www.mcclancy.com/.

Build a great career with a great manufacturing company in the Carolinas!

Position Summary:

The Machine Operator operates, monitors, and maintains production equipment in a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient production while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, quality, and sanitation standards.

Description of Duties:

• Operate and monitor food processing and packaging machinery according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Set up machines, including calibration, document completion, and adjustments for different products.
• Ensure production lines meet efficiency, safety, and quality targets.
• Perform routine inspections to identify mechanical issues and report or resolve minor malfunctions.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP standards.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product consistency and adherence to specifications.
• Keep accurate records of production data, machine performance, and downtime.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to address operational issues.
• Follow all workplace safety guidelines and wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• All other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, SOPs, and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with automated production lines or packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, FDA regulations).

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment:

Food manufacturing facility with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and food ingredients. Must comply with hygiene and sanitation standards, including hairnets, gloves, and uniforms. May require shift work, including nights, weekends, overtime, and travel between facilities.