Assistant Machine Operator 1st Shift

Posting Start Date: 9/2/26

Division: Plant

Location Type: On-Site

Pay Min: 19.00 USD

Pay Max: 19.00 USD

Job Location: Macedon, NY, USA, 14502

Req Id: 647

WHAT WE NEED

The Assistant Production Operator (APO) role is an entry-level position which supports the production process through a variety of activities. Support and adherence to our 5S environment is a key component to all our production roles.

This opening is for our 1st shift - 8:00AM - 4:30PM - Monday-Friday.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs packing, stacking, and inspection requirements for each of the different production lines.
• Prepares packaging for filling at the appropriate line.
• Communicates production concerns to line leaders, supervisors, mechanics, and quality control.
• Completes material handling as needed to keep the line supplied.
• Operates equipment such as labelers, case erectors, case packers.
• Performs and documents verification checks to ensure output of acceptable products accurately.
• Verify proper codes are on all packaging.
• Follow proper Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to all safety requirements.
• Assist Operators in meeting line requirements to ensure fluent delivery of cases to the end customer.
• Clean, organize, perform rework, dumps bottles and other tasks associated with driving performance efficiency in the operation of the manufacturing environment.
• Learn 5S standards and help to drive them throughout all assigned activities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Continuous learning, and improvement, mindset is a must; there are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.
• Effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.
• Self-starter and disciplined.
• Punctuality is a must.
• Motivated to do your best work each day.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, which includes fluctuation in heat, moisture, and noise.
• Wear Food Manufacturing GMP Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel toes shoes/boots, face mask, no facial piercings, false eyelashes or fake fingernails.
• English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties.