Machine Operator- 1st Shift

Oats Overnight, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Weekly pay

Stock options - every employee is an |

Job summary

Oats Overnight, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to run automated equipment in a food production setting, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient output. You will follow daily schedules, maintain product quality, and support continuous improvement of SOPs.

The role requires at least 1 year of machine operator experience, mechanical aptitude, and strong teamwork. Expect a fast-paced environment with overtime potential and a focus on food safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of previous machine operator experience.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations preferred.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, technology, and ways of thinking.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment with a relentless drive to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated machines on the food production line to produce products according to daily schedules.
• Ensure all products meet quality specifications and requirements.
• Monitor and inspect products during production to maintain consistency and quality standards.
• Follow and promote food safety practices, enforcing all GMPs and appropriate food defense techniques.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Clean and sanitize machines and production areas to company standards.
• Inform supervisor/manager of equipment malfunctions or production issues.
• Work with supervisor to create and improve standard operating procedures and training documentation.
• Perform duties safely and comply with all company policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to address food safety risks and support cross-functional success.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Mechanically inclined

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Little About Us

Oats Overnight is on a mission to build a generational CPG brand. Since 2016, our high-protein, drinkable oatmeal has reached over a million customers through direct-to-consumer, and we're now scaling with all major nationwide retail and club partners. Our goal: become a household brand by leveraging speed, storytelling, and strategy. We are vertically integrated: we develop, manufacture, and fulfill everything in-house. This operational control allows us to engage customers directly into the R&D process, an initiative where we were first-to-market in CPG. It also makes our brand tangible and real: our factory, our team, and our product pipeline are all part of the narrative. This is an exciting stage - we are emerging as a significant omni-channel brand and launching new products to capture significant market share across verticals. We want you to help us get there.

Every teammate here has equity because we're building something big, and everyone plays an important role. If you're excited about building a brand that does things differently, this is that opportunity.

What’s The Job?

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating automated equipment in a food production environment. This role ensures safe, accurate, and efficient production of products according to company quality standards while maintaining compliance with food safety guidelines.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday days vary- 10 hour shifts- with flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part

• Operate automated machines on the food production line to produce products according to daily schedules.
• Ensure all products meet quality specifications and requirements.
• Monitor and inspect products during production to maintain consistency and quality standards.
• Follow and promote food safety practices, enforcing all GMPs and appropriate food defense techniques.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Clean and sanitize machines and production areas to company standards.
• Inform supervisor/manager of equipment malfunctions or production issues.
• Work with supervisor to create and improve standard operating procedures and training documentation.
• Perform duties safely and comply with all company policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to address food safety risks and support cross-functional success.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ve Done And Who You Are

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of previous machine operator experience.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations preferred.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, technology, and ways of thinking.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment with a relentless drive to get things done.

Why You Might Like Working Here

• This is going to be fun.
• Casual, friendly culture. We're serious about what we do but don't take ourselves too seriously.
• Every employee has equity.
• High growth potential with opportunities to expand.
• Free oatmeal. It's very good.

Why You Might Not Like Working Here

• It's not a cushy job - the bar is high.
• We are growing quickly and have a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing on the production floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Work performed mainly inside an air-conditioned production and warehouse environment.
• Exposure to loud machinery noises.
• Must be able to work near food ingredients, including potential exposure to food allergens.
• You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• You must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

The Perks

• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life.
• Weekly pay.
• Stock options - every employee is an owner.

And Last But Never Least…

We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.
Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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