1st Shift Operator

Brakebush Brothers, Inc.; Mocksville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to operate processing equipment, maintain product specifications, and follow all quality and safety requirements while coordinating with the production team.

You will set up machines, monitor variations, complete batch records, and ensure accurate data entry in our systems. The role requires physical stamina, compliance with LOTO and HACCP practices, and reliability for overtime/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must complete required safety training (Lock Out/Tag Out, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift and twist up to 8 hours per day.
• Experience and knowledge with HACCP programs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate processing machines and perform mechanical adjustments.
• Accurately complete paperwork and enter it into computer systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Data entry

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Classification:

Nonexempt

Position:

Machine Operator

Hours:

Monday through Thur, with availability to work weekends and overtime.

Employment:

Full time

Job Summary:

Operates equipment to meet product specification and production standards, following all quality and safety requirements while communicating with production team.

Job Duties:

• Set up and operate processing machines, including leveling, filling, speed and other mechanical adjustments such as belt height, scraping tubes, filter checks, temperature checks, batter tests, oil monitoring, etc.
• Perform set up and machine specifications by following batch sheet and load formulation information for each 8-digit product code specification.
• Accurately complete paperwork and enter it into computer systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to varying temperatures from warm to very cold; noise; humidity; moving vehicles; slippery floors; possible heavy and repeated lifting. Wear appropriate PPE and other equipment as necessary or required.

Qualifications:

Must complete required safety training for Lock Out/Tag Out, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication, etc. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift and twist up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to perform basic data entry into a computer system on a Windows environment. SAP Experience a plus. Experience and knowledge with HACCP programs a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug testand background check arerequired.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We are unable to provide or assume work sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.

Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies. We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law.