Enrobing Operator- 2nd shift

Hayden Valley Foods Inc; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

7 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Bi-weekly pay

Store discount

Recognition programs

Bonus opportunities

Cross-training and advancement

Job summary

Hayden Valley Foods is seeking an Enrobing Operator for the 2nd shift to safely set up, run, and monitor enrobing equipment and production lines. You will ensure product quality, adherence to recipes, and proper documentation while coordinating with maintenance and QA teams.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing or machine operation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime. The role offers competitive pay, shift differential, and comprehensive benefits.

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 production team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down enrobing equipment according to established procedures.
• Take ownership of assigned equipment, production runs, and daily production goals.
• Monitor product flow, coating coverage, appearance, weight, consistency, and overall finished-product quality.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings to maintain product specifications.
• Identify equipment or process issues and perform basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Overtime capable

Safety procedures

Manufacturing experience

Enrobing equipment

Measuring scales

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Enrobing equipment

Measuring scales

Job description

Enrobing Operator – 2nd Shift

Hayden Valley Foods has an immediate opening for an experienced Enrobing Operator – 2nd Shift to join our production team.

Since 1967, Hayden Valley Foods has built a strong reputation for quality nut, snack, and confectionery products, dependable service, and consistent results. We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in producing quality products and keeping production running safely and efficiently.

What This Job Is Really Like

At Hayden Valley Foods, our Enrobing Operators do more than run equipment. They take ownership of their production line and work closely with Production, Quality Control, and Maintenance to ensure each product meets our standards for quality, food safety, appearance, consistency, and efficiency.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with production equipment, pays close attention to product quality, can identify when something isn't running correctly, and takes pride in seeing a product through from start to finish.

Position Summary

The Enrobing Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient setup, operation, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting of assigned enrobing equipment and production lines.

This position monitors product flow and coating quality throughout the production process and makes appropriate equipment or process adjustments within established operating procedures.

The Enrobing Operator works closely with Production Management, Quality Control, Maintenance, and other production team members to meet production goals while maintaining company standards for safety, food safety, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down enrobing equipment according to established procedures.
• Take ownership of assigned equipment, production runs, and daily production goals.
• Monitor product flow, coating coverage, appearance, weight, consistency, and overall finished-product quality.
• Monitor and adjust approved machine settings and operating parameters as necessary to maintain product specifications.
• Identify equipment or process issues and perform basic troubleshooting within the scope of operator responsibilities.
• Promptly report mechanical problems or equipment malfunctions requiring Maintenance assistance.
• Work cooperatively with Maintenance personnel during troubleshooting and repairs.
• Communicate quality concerns to Production Management and Quality Control and place product on hold when required by company procedures.
• Verify the correct product, ingredients, packaging materials, labels, and production specifications are being used.
• Perform required quality and production checks throughout the production run.
• Accurately complete required production, quality, traceability, and other documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, product changeovers, line clearance, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Follow allergen-control and cross-contact prevention procedures during production and changeovers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Follow all applicable GMP, SSOP, HACCP, SQF, sanitation, allergen-control, and other food safety requirements.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including machine guarding and Lockout/Tagout requirements when applicable.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate production status, equipment concerns, quality issues, and other relevant information to supervisors and appropriate team members.
• Assist other production areas as needed based on operational requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• 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 effectively as part of a production team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Preferred

• Previous food manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience operating enrobing, coating, confectionery, or similar food-processing equipment.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with GMP, SSOP, HACCP, SQF, allergen-control, and food safety requirements.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently reach, bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, push, pull, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Heavier materials may require team lifting or appropriate material-handling equipment.

The employee must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position throughout the scheduled shift.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a food manufacturing and production environment. Employees may be exposed to:

• Moving machinery and production equipment
• Varying temperatures
• Moderate to elevated noise levels
• Food ingredients, dust, and airborne particles
• Chocolate and confectionery ingredients
• Food allergens, including tree nuts and peanuts
• Wet or slippery surfaces during cleaning and sanitation activities

Employees must comply with all required safety, sanitation, food safety, GMP, and PPE requirements.

Schedule

2nd Shift

Monday–Friday | 2:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (10 hour shift)

Overtime and schedule adjustments may be required based on production and business needs.

Compensation

$17.50–$19.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Shift differential- $2.00

Benefits & Perks

Hayden Valley Foods offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Medical and other benefit options
• Company-provided life insurance
• 7 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Bi-weekly pay
• Employee store discount
• Employee recognition programs
• Bonus opportunities
• Cross-training and advancement opportunities

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements, including a criminal background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hayden Valley Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, leave, discipline, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Hayden Valley Foods prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace.

Other Duties

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, schedules, equipment assignments, and production assignments may change at any time based on business and operational needs.

Hayden Valley Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.