Machine Operator - Beefsteak - 1st Shift

Ultipro; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro in Oakland, CA is seeking a Machine Operator for Beefsteak on the 1st shift. You will operate various types of machinery, set up equipment daily, and assist with sanitation according to the posted production schedule.

Ideal candidates have 0-1 years of related experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to read recipes and blueprints. You will work in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility and must follow GMP, safety policies, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Basic understanding of units of measure.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications, blueprints, or schematics in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned equipment daily per posted production schedule and sanitize.
• Monitor equipment operations; troubleshoot and notify supervision of issues.
• Record data entry and adjust parameters as needed.
• Calibrate systems for time, temperature, and positions.
• Record temperatures and interpret related data.
• Use measuring devices and record product parameters.
• Work with maintenance staff on preventative maintenance programs.
• Follow safety policies and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

0-1 years experience

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Follow verbal instructions

Read recipe

Understand units of measure

Read blueprints/schematics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Machine Operator - Beefsteak - 1st Shift

Job Category: Labor

Requisition Number: MACHI004650

• Posted : September 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Oakland
Oakland, IA 51560, USA

Description

This role is responsible for operating various types of machinery, as needed, and as described by assigned leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Job is an individual contributor.
• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Set up assigned equipment each day according to the posted production schedule and as required based on the product specifications. Disassemble at the close of each day for sanitation.
• Monitor equipment operations: troubleshoot and resolve basic malfunctions, notify supervision and the maintenance staff when significant issues occur.
• Data recording, entry, and adjustment as needed
• Calibrate systems to time, temperature, and positions of equipment.
• Record and interpret temperatures as related to the process.
• Use, read and record measuring devices and product parameters.
• Monitoring equipment daily and taking corrective measures to resolve issues.
• Work with the maintenance staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and best practice equipment operation methods.
• Notify management or supervisory staff if unusual or out of spec operations are identified.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the production area: maintenance a safe and clean work area while in compliance with existing policy.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the equipment and machinery.
• Comply with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Ability to perform comparative analysis and make recommendations.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and follow a designated recipe.
• Basic understanding of units of measure and their applications.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications, blueprints, or schematics in English.

Education

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.
• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

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