Machine Operator

Machine Operator Associate

The junior machine operator safely and efficiently assists with operation of our automated packaging machine.

Schedule: Monday Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Compensation: Starting pay is $23/hour, with a clear path to $24/hour within your first year as you grow in the role.

What You'll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part

• This position assists the operator in working an automated machine on a food production line and produces food products within specifications as required on the daily schedule
• Responsible for producing food products within the specified quality requirements
• Follows and promotes Food Safety and practicing and enforcing all GMPs and appropriate food defense techniques
• Monitors products as they are produced to ensure high quality and that product meets all specifications
• Performs duties in a safe manner and comply with all regulations and company policies
• Cleans and sanitizes the production area in the facility
• Assistance with machine disassembly and reassembly
• Informs supervisor and/or manager of any equipment malfunctions or other production issues as they arise
• Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays upon occasion
• Other duties as assigned

What You've Done And Who You Are

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanically inclined
• 6 months of previous automation or packaging experience
• Experience in food manufacturing - preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations preferred
• Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration, sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with cross-functional teams.
• Work with supervisor to create standard operating procedures and training documentation

Why You Might Like Working Here

• This is going to be fun.
• Casual, friendly culture. We're serious about what we do but we don't take ourselves too seriously.
• We are a fast-growing company, and you will have stock options.
• High growth potential with opportunities to expand
• Free oatmeal. It's very good.

Why You Might Not Like Working Here

• It's not a cushy job, the bar is high
• We are growing quickly and have a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing on production floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Mainly inside a production and warehouse environment
• Exposure to loud machinery noises
• Must be able to work near food ingredients, exposure to food allergens
• Location: inside an air-conditioned manufacturing and warehouse environment
• You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• You must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

The Perks

• Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401K
• Monday - Friday Schedule
• Weekly Pay
• Stock options, every employee is an owner
• Free, delicious oatmeal

We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.

Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.