Machine Operator (Food Manufacturing) – 1st & 2nd Shift

Sandridge Food Corporation; Medina (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly & On Demand Pay

Employer-Paid Health Insurance

Attendance Bonus Opportunities

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Training

Stable, Full-Time Employment

Company Events & Employee Appreciation

Job summary

Sandridge Crafted Foods in Medina, OH, is seeking dependable Machine Operators for 1st and 2nd shifts to produce soups, salads, dips and ready-to-eat foods.

You will set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment, follow recipes and GMPs, perform quality checks and HACCP records, and work with teams to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or machine-operating experience is preferred but not required.
• Willing to learn and train on multiple production lines.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Basic computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor a variety of food processing and packaging equipment.
• Learn to safely operate multiple production machines and cross-train across your area.
• Follow recipes, production instructions, and operating procedures.
• Monitor product quality, weights, temperatures, labels, and production specifications.
• Perform equipment changeovers, minor adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete production paperwork, quality checks, and HACCP documentation.
• Clean and sanitize equipment between production runs.
• Identify product or equipment issues and communicate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Follow GMPs, food safety, and workplace safety procedures.
• Work as part of a team to safely meet daily production goals.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Attendance

Overtime flexibility

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Job description

Machine Operator (Food Manufacturing) – 1st & 2nd Shift

Build Great Food. Build a Great Career.

At Sandridge Crafted Foods, we're looking for dependable, mechanically inclined individuals to join our Manufacturing team as Machine Operators. Whether you're experienced in food manufacturing or looking to grow your production career, we'll provide the training you need to become a skilled operator in one of our production departments.

Our Machine Operators are responsible for producing the high-quality soups, salads, dips, and ready-to-eat foods enjoyed by customers across the country.

Available Shifts

1st Shift

2nd Shift

(Shift premiums may apply for eligible positions.)

What You'll Do

As a Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting food production equipment while ensuring every product meets our high standards for quality and food safety.

Your day may include:

• Setting up, operating, and monitoring a variety of food processing and packaging equipment

• Learning to safely operate multiple production machines and becoming cross-trained across your work area

• Following recipes, production instructions, and operating procedures

• Monitoring product quality, weights, temperatures, labels, and production specifications

• Performing equipment changeovers, minor adjustments, and basic troubleshooting

• Completing production paperwork, quality checks, and HACCP documentation

• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment between production runs

• Identifying product or equipment issues and communicating with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams

• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and workplace safety procedures

• Working as part of a team to safely meet daily production goals

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing or machine operating experience is preferred, but not required

• No food manufacturing experience? We'll train the right candidate.

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

• Strong attention to detail

• Reliable attendance and positive attitude

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

• Basic computer and communication skills

• Flexible to work overtime when production demands require it

Physical Requirements

This is an active manufacturing position requiring the ability to:

• Stand and walk for 8–12 hour shifts

• Frequently bend, squat, reach, push, and pull

• Lift up to 65 pounds

• Work in refrigerated food production environments

• Safely operate industrial food processing equipment

Why Join Sandridge Crafted Foods?

We know our employees are the key to our success. That's why we offer:

• Weekly & On Demand Pay

• Employer-Paid Health Insurance

• Attendance Bonus Opportunities

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Paid Training

• Stable, Full-Time Employment

• Company Events & Employee Appreciation Activities

If you're looking for a career where you can grow your skills, work with great people, and make products enjoyed across the country, we'd love to meet you.