Production Machine Operator – Food Manufacturing

Rosina Food Products; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation 96 hours

Sick time 56 hours

401(k) with match

Employee-referral bonus

Leadership training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rosina Food Products is seeking Production Machine Operators to operate equipment across our food-manufacturing process. Roles include Mixing, Forming, automated production, and secondary packaging based on experience.

You will perform setups, changeovers, monitor production, and ensure quality and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates have machine-operation experience, strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to read production instructions.

Qualifications

• Previous machine-operation or production experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in learning equipment.
• Experience with machine setups or changeovers preferred.
• Ability to read production instructions and document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing, grinding, forming, weighing, packaging or other automated equipment.
• Start, stop, set up, and adjust equipment per production requirements.
• Complete product and equipment changeovers.
• Read production schedules, batch sheets and work instructions.
• Verify ingredients, packaging materials, labels and product codes.
• Stage raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Monitor equipment performance and production flow.
• Check product weight, appearance, quality and packaging.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and production issues.
• Escalate mechanical or food-safety concerns when needed.
• Complete production, quality and equipment documentation accurately.
• Perform routine equipment checks.
• Work with Production, Quality, Sanitation and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Machine operation

Manufacturing

Equipment troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Documentation

Reading instructions

Team communication

Rotation schedule

Tools

Mixers & grinders

Automated production lines

Weighing systems

Job description

Production Machine Operator – Food Manufacturing

Job Category: Operations - Production

Requisition Number: PRODU001555

• Posted : September 21, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

West Seneca, NY 14224, USA

• Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $24 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Rosina Food Products, Inc.
Buffalo, NY
Full-Time | $22–$24 per hour

Build Your Manufacturing Career With Rosina

Rosina Food Products is hiring skilled and mechanically inclined Production Machine Operators to operate equipment throughout our food-manufacturing process.

Instead of applying to multiple Machine Operator postings, candidates can apply once and will be considered for the production area that best matches their experience and skills. Available opportunities may include Mixing, Forming, automated production and freezer operations, or Secondary Packaging.

This position is best suited for someone who has experience operating manufacturing equipment, completing setups and changeovers, monitoring production, performing quality checks, and troubleshooting basic equipment issues.

What You’ll Do

Depending on your assigned production area, responsibilities may include:

• Operate industrial mixing, grinding, forming, weighing, packaging, or other automated production equipment.
• Start, stop, set up, and adjust equipment according to production requirements.
• Complete product and equipment changeovers.
• Read production schedules, batch sheets, product specifications, and work instructions.
• Verify ingredients, packaging materials, labels, product codes, and production information.
• Stage raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Monitor equipment performance and production flow.
• Check product weight, consistency, appearance, quality, and packaging.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and production issues.
• Escalate mechanical, quality, or food-safety concerns when necessary.
• Complete production, quality, and equipment documentation accurately.
• Perform routine equipment checks.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all food-safety, GMP, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Production Areas

Successful candidates may be placed in one of the following areas based on their experience, skills, and current business needs:

Mixing and Ingredient Preparation

• Operate industrial mixers and grinders.
• Read batch sheets and verify ingredients.
• Stage raw materials.
• Monitor product consistency.
• Support spice-room and grind-area operations.

Forming

• Operate food-forming equipment.
• Complete machine setups and changeovers.
• Monitor production flow.
• Make basic equipment adjustments.
• Inspect product quality and troubleshoot production issues.

Automated Production and Freezer Operations

• Operate automated production lines, scales, and weighing systems.
• Monitor product movement through temperature-controlled production areas.
• Verify product weights and quality.
• Support freezer, triangle-line, and automated-equipment operations.

Secondary Packaging

• Operate packaging equipment.
• Verify labels, packaging materials, and product codes.
• Inspect finished products for quality and appearance.
• Pack, stack, and prepare products for shipment.
• Identify and report packaging or equipment concerns.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous machine-operation, manufacturing, production, or equipment experience is strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning how equipment works.
• Experience completing machine setups, adjustments, or changeovers is preferred.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to read production instructions and complete documentation accurately.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with Production, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.n-l
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• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical production work throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in refrigerated or temperature-controlled manufacturing areas as needed.

Food-manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. Candidates with machine-operation experience from other manufacturing industries are encouraged to apply.

Pay and Benefits

• $22–$24 per hour, depending on experience
• Additional $1.50 per hour for night shift
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 96 hours of vacation
• 56 hours of sick time
• 401(k) with company match
• $1,000 employee-referral bonus
• Paid leadership training
• Opportunities for advancement and continued development
• Positive work-life balance with built-in days off

Schedule

This position follows a rotating 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule :

• Morning Shift: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM

You will work two days on, two days off, and then three days on. This schedule provides built-in long weekends every other week.

Candidates must be available to work the full rotating schedule, including every other weekend and scheduled holidays.

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