Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Olli Salumeria; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Olli Salumeria in Oceanside, CA seeks a Machine Operator for 2nd shift to operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment in our salumi manufacturing plant. You will ensure safety, quality, and food safety standards while supporting steady output of finished products.

The role requires experience with meat processing equipment, setting up machines, and performing HACCP/GMP checks. Attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork are essential to help maintain high product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in food manufacturing or similar.
• Experience operating machinery (slicers, packaging lines).
• RTE meat or snacks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment such as slicers and packaging machines.
• Set up machines and adjust speeds, weights, and cuts to specifications.
• Perform HACCP, GMP, and USDA/FSIS checks and quality inspections.
• Identify and troubleshoot minor issues; escalate as needed.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work areas and equipment per safety practices.
• Follow lockout/tagout and PPE procedures; ensure safe material handling.
• Communicate production issues and needs to leadership promptly.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality checks

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Slicers

Packaging machines

Automation equipment

Job description

*Looking to fill 2nd Shift, position requires availability to start 1:30pm - 3:30pm Monday to Saturday.*

Job Summary

The Machine Operatoris responsible foroperating, monitoring, and adjusting production equipment used inour salamimanufacturingplant. This role ensures machines run safely, efficiently, and according to quality and food safety standards, supporting consistent production of finished products.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive)

• Operate andmonitorequipment such as slicers, packaging machines(including automation), and other productionmachinery.
• Set up machines at the start of shift,perform machine adjustments tomaintainproper speeds, weights, cuts, and product specifications. Support changeovers, cleaning, and equipment teardown/assembly.
• Verify process parameters and document results according to HACCP, GMP, and USDA/FSIS requirements;conduct quality checks, including visual inspection, weight control, labeling, and package integrity.
• Identifyand troubleshoot minor mechanical issues; escalat
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas and equipment following sanitation and food safety practices.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, PPE use, equipment guarding, and safe material handling.
• Communicate production issues, downtime, supply needs, or quality concerns promptly to leadership.

Education, Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent; formalized training in Machine Operation or mechanics helpful

Experience Required:

• Minimum of2years’ experiencein food manufacturingor similar environment, including experienceoperating machinery.
• Experience in RTE meator similar snacksor similar industrypreferred.

Pay Range : $20-$22 per hour depending on experience

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.