Night Shift Machine Operator - Entry-Level, Quality Focus

Doist; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Doist in Nashville is hiring an entry-level Machine Operator I to safely operate and monitor assigned production equipment on the 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift. Training may occur on 1st or 2nd shift based on candidate preference, with new hire orientation during days 1–3.

The role requires adherence to safety, GMPs, food safety standards, and quality checks. You will perform setups, start-ups, changeovers, sanitation, and routine maintenance tasks while learning to detect and respond to equipment

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring basic machine operation and adherence to safety procedures.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift with overtime as needed.
• Must complete orientation during first days and follow GMPs and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Follow company safety policies, wear PPE, and comply with safety procedures including lockout/tagout during maintenance or cleaning.
• Equipment operation: Set up, start up, operate, monitor, and shut down production equipment per established standards.
• Quality: Perform quality checks, verify fill weights, packaging integrity, coding accuracy, and product appearance.
• Sanitation: Clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment; operate CIP systems as required.
• Maintenance: Inspect equipment, perform autonomous tasks, and report issues to reduce downtime.
• Documentation: Accurately complete production records, downtime reports, quality checks, and sanitation records.
• Improvement: Identify safety, quality, efficiency opportunities and participate in improvement activities.

Job description

Doist in Nashville is hiring an entry-level Machine Operator I to safely operate and monitor assigned production equipment on the 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift. Training may occur on 1st or 2nd shift based on candidate preference, with new hire orientation during days 1–3.

The role requires adherence to safety, GMPs, food safety standards, and quality checks. You will perform setups, start-ups, changeovers, sanitation, and routine maintenance tasks while learning to detect and respond to equipment