Production Operator I

Baldwin Richardson Foods; Macedon (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods is seeking a Production Operator I in Macedon, NY. This entry-level role requires operating food packaging equipment and adhering to quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical aptitude and strong communication skills.

With a requirement of at least 6 months of previous work experience, candidates must show a willingness to learn and engage in continuous improvement. The job offers a supportive environment for growth within the manufacturing field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months previous work experience required.
• Must obtain satisfactory scores on mechanical aptitude and critical thinking assessments.
• Punctuality and self-discipline are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate food packaging equipment and monitor production processes.
• Ensure quality standards are met and troubleshoot equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Team player attitude

Continuous learning mindset

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

What We Need

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.

Job Description

Production Operator I

Posting Start Date: 6/10/26

Division: Plant

Location Type: On-Site

Pay Min: 20.00 USD

Job Location: Macedon, NY, USA, 14502

Req Id: 603

This opening is for our 2nd shift - 4:00PM - 12:30AM - Monday - Friday.

2nd Shift Differential = $0.75 per hour.

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 adjust 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.
• Helps drive 5S standards.

What You Need To Be Successful

• 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.

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