Roasting Machine Operator

A L SCHUTZMAN COMPANY; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits after 60 days

401k match

Employee referral program

First shift hours

Second shift hours

Job summary

The Roasting Machine Operator at A L SCHUTZMAN COMPANY is responsible for setting up and operating roasting machines and leading a team of line operators. This role emphasizes safety, GMPs, and quality compliance while ensuring production runs smoothly.

It requires training others, maintaining records, and coordinating with maintenance and quality teams. Shift options include early and late hours with full benefits after 60 days, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating roasting or similar food-processing equipment.
• Understanding of quality standards and regulatory practices.
• Familiarity with HACCP and GMPs; safety training required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Set-up and operate roasting machines to meet product and regulatory requirements; use hand tools as needed.
• Train other employees on roasting machines.
• Clean and sanitize equipment during changeovers and inspect equipment before start-up.
• Direct and motivate staff to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Communicate with maintenance and quality teams to achieve production goals.
• Maintain accurate records and follow work orders; escalate issues as needed.
• Mondays–Fridays; attend all required training.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Basic math

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Problem solving

Team communication

Quality standards knowledge

HACCP/GMPs knowledge

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Roasting Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating assigned roasting machines, while leading a team of line operators.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company human safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to company food safety, quality and regulatory practices and procedures; including GMPs.
• Set-up and operation of assigned roasting machine(s) to ensure finished product meets all customer and regulatory requirements; this may include the use of hand tools when necessary.
• Assist in training other employees on roasting machines.
• Clean and sanitize equipment during changeovers from one product to another; inspect equipment prior to line start-up and changeovers.
• Take ownership of roasting results by following work orders, troubleshooting and knowing when to elevate to appropriate persons.
• Maintain accurate and legible records/documentation.
• Direct and motivate staff for efficient and safe operation of all equipment on lines by leading line operators, which may include company employees and/or temporary staff.
• Communicate with all coworkers including maintenance and quality staff to ensure optimal production goals are met.
• Assist other departments as needed and perform related duties as assigned.
• Must attend all company required training.

Benefits and Compensation

• $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Full benefits package after 60 days
• 401k with company match
• Employee referral program
• 1st shift hours: 4:30am – 1:00pm, M-F
• 2nd shift hours: 2:00pm – 10:30pm, M-F

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Prefer at least 1 year machine operator experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, allergens, and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain respectful communication with coworkers at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to problem-solve equipment and processes in partnership with maintenance.
• Ability to determine root causes for mistakes/concerns and diligently apply corrective action.
• Ability to read and write English; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Bend, stoop, kneel and climb ladders/stairs.
• Push/pull up to 2200 lbs of raw materials on a pallet with a pallet jack.
• Slide barrels of up to 600 lbs of ingredients from pallets to conveyors.
• Reach, lift, stack or maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights.
• Potential allergen exposure: peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, milk and eggs.
• Use GMP & PPE appropriately (hairnets, smocks, gloves, etc.).

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires working on the concrete production floor; requires the ability to follow GMP guidelines when entering our production facility which is a fast‑paced manufacturing environment that may include exposure to warm/cold temperatures and noise levels exceeding 85 dB.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.