Machine Operator I — Food Safety & Quality Advocate

Neogen Corporation; Town of Lansing (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen Corporation is seeking a Machine Operator I to join our manufacturing team in New York. You will operate automated equipment in a clean, ISO/GMP-compliant environment, following SOPs to ensure accuracy and quality.

The role offers schedule Monday-Thursday, 6am-4:30pm, with a starting pay rate of $23 per hour and opportunities for professional growth and benefits. Join us in protecting global food and animal safety while contributing to process improvements, lean initiatives, and teamwork

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with minimal training or experience.
• Minimum 1 year in Machine Operator I before promotion.
• Ability to follow SOPs and GMP/GDP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Uses automated equipment to manufacture, assemble, or move parts/kits/products
• Inspects parts/kits/products to ensure accuracy
• May work at different stations to ensure accuracy
• Maintains equipment and facilities
• Responsible for equipment preventative maintenance of specialized and advanced equipment
• Perform tasks according to the appropriate SMP or SOP
• Follow ISO guidelines in the manufacture of reagents
• Use GMP and GDP in the manufacture of reagents
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts pertaining to product failures
• Participate in product/process improvement of current products or processes
• Maintains the general cleanliness and organization of work areas using lean processes and 5S
• Operation, maintenance, and calibration of basic equipment necessary to perform job functions
• Adheres to safety rules and regulations including PPE and proper disposal of materials
• Plans and executes preparatory processes for scheduled manufacturing duties
• Participates in transfer of products from R&D to Manufacturing
• Proposes document updates and improvements
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods with attention to detail
• Continually maintains and monitors machine to ensure it functions properly
• Aids in Supply Management
• Assist in physical inventories as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
• Comply with corporate handbook policies
• Comply with and promote corporate goals and productivity/quality/behavior expectations

Skills

Cultural Savvy

Communication

Leading Others

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Driving Performance

Organizational Strategy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Neogen Corporation is seeking a Machine Operator I to join our manufacturing team in New York. You will operate automated equipment in a clean, ISO/GMP-compliant environment, following SOPs to ensure accuracy and quality.

The role offers schedule Monday-Thursday, 6am-4:30pm, with a starting pay rate of $23 per hour and opportunities for professional growth and benefits. Join us in protecting global food and animal safety while contributing to process improvements, lean initiatives, and teamwork