Assistant Machine Operator 1st Shift

Baldwin Richardson Foods; Gananda (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods in Gananda, NY is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator for 1st shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Mon-Fri). This entry-level role supports the production process and upholds our 5S manufacturing environment.

You will perform packing, inspection, material handling, and basic equipment operation while adhering to GMP and safety requirements, collaborating with line leads to ensure smooth daily throughput.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong communication in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Willingness to learn and engage in development opportunities.
• Punctual and self-motivated team member.

Responsibilities

• Performs packing, stacking, and inspection on production lines.
• Prepares packaging for filling at the appropriate line.
• Communicates production concerns to line leaders and supervisors.
• Completes material handling to keep lines supplied.
• Operates equipment such as labelers, case erectors, case packers.
• Performs verification checks to ensure output quality.
• Follows GMP and safety requirements.
• Assist Operators to meet line requirements and drive throughput.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization, supports 5S standards.
• Learn 5S standards and help drive them across activities.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Self-starter

Punctual

Motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assistant Machine Operator 1st Shift (647)

The Assistant Production Operator (APO) role is an entry-level position which supports the production process through a variety of activities. Support and adherence to our 5S environment is a key component to all our production roles.

This opening is for our 1st shift - 8:00AM - 4:30PM - Monday-Friday.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs packing, stacking, and inspection requirements for each of the different production lines.
• Prepares packaging for filling at the appropriate line.
• Communicates production concerns to line leaders, supervisors, mechanics, and quality control.
• Completes material handling as needed to keep the line supplied.
• Operates equipment such as labelers, case erectors, case packers.
• Performs and documents verification checks to ensure output of acceptable products accurately.
• Verify proper codes are on all packaging.
• Follow proper Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to all safety requirements.
• Assist Operators in meeting line requirements to ensure fluent delivery of cases to the end customer.
• Clean, organize, perform rework, dumps bottles and other tasks associated with driving performance efficiency in the operation of the manufacturing environment.
• Learn 5S standards and help to drive them throughout all assigned activities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High school diploma or GEDpreferred
• Continuous learning, and improvement, mindset is a must; there are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.
• Effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.
• Self-starter and disciplined.
• Punctuality is a must.
• Motivated to do your best work each day.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, which includes fluctuation in heat, moisture, and noise.
• Wear Food Manufacturing GMP Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel toes shoes/boots, face mask, no facial piercings, false eyelashes or fake fingernails.
• English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties.