Production Operator I

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.; Macedon (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2nd shift differential

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) seeks a Production Operator I to start on our 2nd shift (4:00PM - 12:30AM, Mon-Fri). No experience or high school diploma required; 2nd shift differential of $0.75 per hour and a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new hires on 2nd or 3rd shifts.

Role involves operating food packaging equipment, monitoring processes, and ensuring safety, quality, and GMP compliance. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to thrive in BRF’s production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months previous work experience, required.
• Must pass mechanical aptitude and critical thinking assessments.
• Fluency in English required due to SQF regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and ensure line components function correctly.
• Monitor process, perform checks, and adjust to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Meet quality standards: weights, codes, packaging, and checks.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and perform line changeovers.
• Communicate across shifts and contribute improvement ideas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Basic communication

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Tulip

RedZone

Packaging equipment

Job description

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments. BRF has facilities from coast-to-coast to meet our growing partnership needs.

NO EXPERIECE & NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED REQUIRED!
The Production Operator I (POI) role is the first level of training and development in our production function. A successful individual will have basic mechanical aptitude, desire to learn how to operate food packaging equipment, ability to follow clearly written instructions, and willingness to grow and develop in the manufacturing field. Strong communication skills and team player attitude is a must.

This opening is for our 2nd shift - 4:00PM - 12:30AM - Monday - Friday.
2nd Shift Differential = $0.75 per hour.

Start Strong : $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for New Employees Hired for 2nd OR 3rd Shift!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operate food packaging equipment and ensure that each component of the assigned line is functioning correctly.
• Monitor the production process, make periodic checks, and adjusts equipment or work practices to maximize production efficiency, yields, quality, and safety, using appropriate foundational elements (Centerlines, CIL’s, Start-up/Shutdown Checklists, troubleshooting guides) while learning and growing within assigned production lines.
• Ensure Quality Standards are met (Weights, codes, packaging, placards, fill cards, filter checks, magnet checks, metal detector checks).
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical features, perform basic mechanical tasks such as slitter/chopper blade replacements, registration repair, greasing/lubricating equipment, line changeovers, Timing functions.
• Ensures that line conditions are acceptable to change from one product to another by evaluating that materials, paperwork, and equipment have been staged for changeover and notify Maintenance if repairs are needed.
• Communication: Across shifts in hand-overs, shift huddles, problems with Maintenances and leadership, share continuous improvement ideas.
• Meet and follow all safety, quality, and GMP standards.
• Correct usage of production systems such as Tulip and RedZone with correct coding and self-audit.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum of 6 months previous work experience,required.
• Successful completion of work instruction and SOP assessments as introduced by the company.
• Must obtain a satisfactory score on the mechanical aptitude assessment provided by the company.
• Must obtain a satisfactory score on the critical thinking skills assessment provided by the company.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• A 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.
• Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is a place where people go above and beyond. It’s only fitting that our employees be compensated in a similar fashion. We offer a compensation and benefits package that’s holistic, competitive and fair. It’s focused on total well-being, so in addition to standard benefits, we offer extra perks such as vacation buy, floating holidays, health and wellness rebate and tuition assistance. BRF is committed to hiring a workforce which encourages diversity of thought and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability.