Production Operator Assistant

Baldwin Richardson Foods; Macedon (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator for the 1st shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday) at the Macedon, NY facility. This entry-level role supports the production process and adheres to our 5S standards in a GMP environment, assisting with packing, line supply, and equipment operation.

You will communicate with line leaders and quality control, perform basic verification checks, and help drive efficiency across production lines while wearing required PPE and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Willingness to engage in learning and development opportunities.
• Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Team player with constructive conflict management.
• Self-starter with discipline and punctuality.
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment with variable heat, moisture, and noise.
• English fluency for directions and communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs packing, stacking, and inspection for each production line.
• Prepares packaging for filling at the appropriate line.
• Communicates production concerns to line leaders, supervisors, mechanics, and QC.
• Completes material handling to keep the line supplied.
• Operates equipment such as labelers, case erectors, case packers.
• Performs and documents verification checks for product output.
• Verify proper codes on packaging.
• Follow GMP and PPE requirements; adhere to safety rules.
• Assist Operators to meet line requirements and ensure fluent delivery of cases to customers.
• Clean, organize, rework, and support efficiency in manufacturing operations.
• Learn 5S standards and help drive them across activities.

Skills

Continuous learning

Effective communication

Team player

Self-starter

Punctuality

Manufacturing environment familiarity

English fluency

Conflict management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Labelers

Case erectors

Case packers

Job description

What We Need

The Assistant Production Operator (APO) role is an entry-level position which supports the production process through a variety of activities. Support and adherence to our 5S environment is a key component to all our production roles.

Job Description

Assistant Machine Operator 1st Shift
Posting Start Date: 9/2/26
Division: Plant
Location Type: On-Site
Pay Min: 19.00 USD
Pay Max: 19.00 USD
Job Location: Macedon, NY, USA, 14502
Req Id: 647

What We Need

This opening is for our 1st shift - 8:00AM - 4:30PM - Monday-Friday.

What You Will Do

• Performs packing, stacking, and inspection requirements for each of the different production lines.
• Prepares packaging for filling at the appropriate line.
• Communicates production concerns to line leaders, supervisors, mechanics, and quality control.
• Completes material handling as needed to keep the line supplied.
• Operates equipment such as labelers, case erectors, case packers.
• Performs and documents verification checks to ensure output of acceptable products accurately.
• Verify proper codes are on all packaging.
• Follow proper Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to all safety requirements.
• Assist Operators in meeting line requirements to ensure fluent delivery of cases to the end customer.
• Clean, organize, perform rework, dumps bottles and other tasks associated with driving performance efficiency in the operation of the manufacturing environment.
• Learn 5S standards and help to drive them throughout all assigned activities.

What You Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Continuous learning, and improvement, mindset is a must; there are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.
• Effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.
• Self-starter and disciplined
• Punctuality is a must
• Motivated to do your best work each day
• Work in a manufacturing environment, which includes fluctuation in heat, moisture, and noise
• Wear Food Manufacturing GMP Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel toes shoes/boots, face mask, no facial piercings, false eyelashes or fake fingernails
• English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties