Job Description:- Machine Operator – 1st Shift Roaster1st Shift | Monday–Friday | $17.50–$19.50/hour | Full-Time
- Looking for a steady weekday schedule, hands-on work, and an opportunity to grow?
- Hayden Valley Foods is looking for a dependable, motivated Machine Operator – Roaster to join our 1st Shift production team.
- Since 1967, Hayden Valley Foods has been producing quality nut and snack products, and our success starts with the people behind the process. If you enjoy working with equipment, staying active throughout your shift, and seeing the results of your work, this could be a great fit for you.
- Food manufacturing experience is a plus, but it is not required. We are looking for someone who is ready to learn, work safely, and take pride in producing a quality product.
Your Schedule:- Monday–Friday5:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
- Enjoy a consistent 1st-shift schedule with your afternoons and weekends free!
- Starting Pay$17.50–$19.50 per hour
- Pay is based on experience and qualifications.
- Pay Progression after training is complete.
What You'll Do:
As a Roaster Machine Operator, you'll take ownership of your assigned equipment and help keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Your responsibilities will include:
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.
What We're Looking For:
You don't have to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn.
Required:- 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.
- Preferred, but not required:
- Previous machine operation, production, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
- Food manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with SQF or other food safety and quality programs.
- This Is a Physical, Hands-On Position
- This position requires regular physical activity throughout the shift. Employees must be able to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, push, pull, and handle materials.
- Regularly lift and carry items weighing approximately 10–65 pounds.
- Push rolling stock bins that may weigh approximately 600–650 pounds.
- Use hands, fingers, and hand-eye coordination to operate equipment and inspect products.
- Visually inspect products for defects, quality concerns, and possible contamination.
- Work safely around heat, oil, water, and active food-production equipment.
- Why Join Hayden Valley Foods?
- We're looking for people who want more than just their next paycheck. We want employees who can grow with us.
Benefits & Perks Include:
$17.50–$19.50/hour Monday–Friday, 1st-shift Full benefits options Free company-provided life insurance7 paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bi-weekly pay Employee store discount Bonus opportunities Employee recognition programs Opportunities for advancement and career growth Come for the job. Build your career with Hayden Valley Foods. Ready to Get Started? If you're dependable, motivated, comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Hayden Valley Foods production team! Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Hayden Valley Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall, and termination. Other DutiesThis posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every duty, responsibility, or requirement. Duties and responsibilities may be modified based on business and operational needs.
