Machine Operator 1st shift

About the role

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.

Schedule

Monday–Friday 5:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m. Enjoy a consistent 1st-shift schedule with your afternoons and weekends free!

Pay

Starting Pay $17.50–$19.50 per hour. Pay is based on experience and qualifications. Pay progression after training is complete.

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• Full benefits options
• Free company-provided life insurance
• 7 paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bi-weekly pay
• Employee store discount
• Bonus opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth