Packaging Line Operator - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift

Steuben Foods Inc.; Town of Elma (NY); On-site; USD 27,207 - 28,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety Bingo – win a $50 gift card

Birthday card with gift card

Family events throughout the year

Free lunch twice a week

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in New York seeks a dedicated individual to operate and maintain downstream equipment. Responsibilities include following safety procedures, cleaning equipment, and maintaining records. The position requires standing for long hours in hot environments and safely handling chemicals. Offering a pay rate of $19.75 to $20.75 per hour, perks include free lunches, family events, and gift cards for safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Work in a hot warehouse environment.
• Safely handle chemicals with appropriate PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain downstream equipment according to the OS book.
• Follow startup and shutdown procedures.
• Perform intermediate and final cleaning of all downstream equipment.
• Keep accurate records, including the downtime log and turn procedures.
• Ensure equipment is stocked with necessary materials.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace.
• Ensure quality packages are placed into trays.
• Communicate production issues to Supervisors/Leads.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Steuben Foods is a leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, proudly operating as a longstanding family‑owned business based in Western New York.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 pm – 6:30 am

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain downstream equipment according to the OS book.
• Follow startup and shutdown procedures.
• Perform intermediate and final cleaning of all downstream equipment.
• Keep accurate records, including the downtime log and turn procedures.
• Ensure equipment is stocked with necessary materials and maintain a clean and sanitary workspace.
• Safely handle chemicals with appropriate PPE.
• Ensure only quality packages are placed into trays and alert maintenance to equipment malfunctions, working with them to correct issues.
• Communicate production issues to Supervisors/Leads and other operators and perform any other assigned duties.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and work in a hot warehouse environment.

Perks

• Safety Bingo – win a $50 gift card.
• Birthday card with gift card.
• Family events throughout the year.
• Free lunch twice a week.

Rate of Pay

$19.75 to $20.75 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.