Roaster Machine Operator - 1st Shift, Growth & Benefits

Hayden Valley Foods Inc; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits options

Life insurance

7 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bi-weekly pay

Employee store discount

Bonus opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Hayden Valley Foods Inc. is seeking a dependable Machine Operator – Roaster for our 1st shift production team in Ohio. You will set up, operate, monitor, and maintain roasting equipment, read production tickets, and ensure quality and safety throughout the process.

Starting pay is $17.50–$19.50 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule (5:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.) and full benefits. We value safety-minded, trainable individuals who can grow with the company and contribute to high-quality snacks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to read and understand production instructions and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures and food safety requirements.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work the scheduled shift.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and Quality Control.
• Willingness to learn equipment operation, product specifications, testing, cleaning, and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain roasting equipment during production.
• Monitor product flow, belt speeds, oil levels, temperatures, and other equipment settings.
• Read and follow production tickets to ensure the correct product specifications, including allergens, salted and unsalted products, and other requirements.
• Inspect products throughout the roasting process to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Learn to identify different nuts, seeds, ingredients, and product specifications.
• Perform required testing, cleaning, and sanitation procedures.
• Follow food safety, quality, GMP, SQF, and company procedures.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.
• Communicate equipment, product, safety, or quality concerns promptly to Production Management and Quality Control.
• Help identify and correct issues before they affect product quality or production goals.
• Keep your assigned equipment and work area clean, safe, and production-ready.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Dependable

Safety-minded

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hayden Valley Foods Inc. is seeking a dependable Machine Operator – Roaster for our 1st shift production team in Ohio. You will set up, operate, monitor, and maintain roasting equipment, read production tickets, and ensure quality and safety throughout the process.

Starting pay is $17.50–$19.50 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule (5:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.) and full benefits. We value safety-minded, trainable individuals who can grow with the company and contribute to high-quality snacks.