Seasonal Machine Operator

Position Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and inspect shipments for accuracy and product quality
• Record weights and shipment details in the electronic system
• Operate lift trucks to empty, move, and store bins safely
• Feed onions into processing facility and monitor machinery performance
• Ensure removal of foreign material from conveyor belts before entry
• Conduct inspections, tests, and audits to identify issues
• Monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot optic sorters, dryers, and onion wash operations
• Maintain production records including temperature, water levels, and pounds weighed
• Assist in equipment cleanups and routine maintenance
• Train new employees and provide support to existing staff
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Ensure facility adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Report any unsafe acts, malfunctions, or production discrepancies immediately
• Maintain organized workspaces and properly store tools/equipment
• Perform other related duties as needed

Position Requitements

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred
• 3-6 months experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred
• Frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally lift up to 60 pounds
• Knowledge of quality standards and sanitation procedures

Skills & Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Basic computer skills
• Reading comprehension
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Good manufacturing procedures
• Ability to follow instructions verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to read and interpret safety, and operating instructions in English