Food Manufacturing Machine Operator - 3rd shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in Mesa. The role is 3rd shift, Monday–Friday, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM, with a focus on safely operating processing and packaging equipment while maintaining quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, changeovers, monitoring product quality, troubleshooting minor issues, cleaning and lubrication, keeping accurate production records, and collaborating with Production,

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a food or supplement manufacturing environment
• Previous machine operation or production equipment experience
• Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment and noise
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate production records

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing and packaging machinery
• Set up equipment and make adjustments throughout the shift
• Perform product and packaging changeovers
• Monitor labels, seals, weights, date codes, and finished product quality
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and communicate maintenance needs
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, inspections, lubrication, and operator maintenance
• Complete production, batch/LOT, downtime, and machine operation documentation
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, food safety procedures, and all required safety protocols
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams

Skills

Machine operation

Production equipment experience

Noise tolerance

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

Machine Operator – 3rd Shift

Mesa, AZ | Full-Time | Monday–Friday

We are seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in Mesa.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM

This position is responsible for safely operating processing and packaging equipment while maintaining quality, production, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing and packaging machinery
• Set up equipment and make adjustments throughout the shift
• Perform product and packaging changeovers
• Monitor labels, seals, weights, date codes, and finished product quality
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and communicate maintenance needs
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, inspections, lubrication, and operator maintenance
• Complete production, batch/LOT, downtime, and machine operation documentation
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, food safety procedures, and all required safety protocols
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a food or supplement manufacturing environment
• Previous machine operation or production equipment experience
• Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment and noise
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate production records

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with hands‑on manufacturing experience who is comfortable operating machinery, performing changeovers, identifying minor equipment issues, and maintaining strong quality and safety standards.