2nd Shift Enrobing Operator: Precision Coating & Quality

Hayden Valley Foods; Jackson Township (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

7 paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Bi-weekly pay

Employee store discount

Bonus opportunities

Cross-training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hayden Valley Foods is seeking an experienced Enrobing Operator for the 2nd shift to join our production team. You will set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot enrobing equipment, ensure coating quality, and maintain safety, food safety, and sanitation standards.

You will work with Production, Quality Control, and Maintenance to meet goals, track product quality, adjust machine settings, and complete production and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, or production experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions, formulas, production specifications, and safety procedures.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize equipment or process abnormalities.
• Ability to perform basic math and accurately use scales and other measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and product quality.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down enrobing equipment according to procedures.
• Take ownership of assigned equipment, production runs, and daily goals.
• Monitor product flow, coating coverage, appearance, weight, and quality.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product specifications.
• Identify equipment issues and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Report mechanical problems requiring Maintenance assistance.
• Work with Maintenance during troubleshooting and repairs.
• Communicate quality concerns and place product on hold when required.
• Verify correct product, ingredients, packaging, labels, and specs.
• Complete production, quality, traceability, and other documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, line clearance, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Follow allergen-control and cross-contact prevention procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Follow GMP, SSOP, HACCP, SQF, sanitation, allergen-control, and food safety requirements.
• Wear PPE and follow safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout where applicable.
• Communicate status and concerns to supervisors and team members.
• Assist other production areas as needed.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work overtime

Reading and following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scales

Measuring equipment

Job description

Hayden Valley Foods is seeking an experienced Enrobing Operator for the 2nd shift to join our production team. You will set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot enrobing equipment, ensure coating quality, and maintain safety, food safety, and sanitation standards.

You will work with Production, Quality Control, and Maintenance to meet goals, track product quality, adjust machine settings, and complete production and quality documentation.