Machine Operator 1st Shift

Tulkoff Food Products; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Town hall lunches

Air-conditioned environment

Minimal overtime

Limited weekend work

Job summary

TULKOFF FOOD PRODUCTS OHIO LLC - CINCINNATI, OH is seeking a Machine Operator Floater to operate and support multiple production and packaging lines across the facility. This 1st shift role ensures production goals are met while upholding safety, quality, and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment. High school education is required, and 1 year of machine operation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of machine operation experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn multiple machines.
• Flexibility to move between departments and shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to follow safety and food manufacturing procedures.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production, packaging, and processing machines.
• Set up, start, monitor, and shut down equipment safely.
• Fill in for absent machine operators or support staffing shortages.
• Support line efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation teams.
• Operate line equipment without supervision.
• Assist with changeovers between products, packaging, or production runs.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain a clean work area and complete production documentation.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 0PZ68 TULKOFF FOOD PRODUCTS OHIO LLC - CINCINNATI , OH 45241Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 HourlyJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: ManufacturingTulkoff Foods is a dynamic and rapidly growing private equity-backed portfolio company within the food industry. We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of specialty sauces across North America, with a commitment to delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions to our customers.

Summary

The Machine Operator Floater is responsible for operating and supporting multiple production and packaging lines throughout the facility. This role provides coverage across departments as needed, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and food safety. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Hours

Hours- 6:00am - 2:30pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate various production, packaging, and processing machines
• Set up, start, monitor, and shut down equipment safely
• Fill in for absent machine operators or assist areas experiencing staffing shortages
• Support line efficiency and help minimize downtime
• Work with production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation teams as needed
• Operate production line equipment without supervision
• Assist with changeovers between products, packaging, or production runs.
• Follow food safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain a clean work area by sweeping, mopping floors and wiping down machinery as needed and at the end of shift
• Monitor and report on food quality and safety issues
• Complete production documentation and records accurately
• Assist other departments as necessary and perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

QualificationsQualifications

• At least 1 year prior machine operation experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn multiple machines
• Flexibility and adaptability to move between departments and shifts
• Attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to follow safety and food manufacturing procedures
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time
• May be required to stoop and or climb as needed
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

Benefits

Tulkoff Foods offers a generous benefits package that includes 401(k) with an 8% employer match on contributions, great work/life balance, paid time off, employer paid life insurance, monthly town hall lunch, and other voluntary benefits. In addition, we offer an air-conditioned production environment, full-time schedule with minimal overtime, weekend work is seldom required.