Machine Operator - Food Production

Job Description

Job Description

Connect Staffing is hiring a Machine Operator for a food production facility in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a temp-to-hire day shift position paying paying $18.37/hr. This position has a unique rotating schedule where you will work either 3 or 4 days per week on 12-hour shifts, with 3 or 4 days off per week. In this role, you will set up, operate, and monitor production machinery used to manufacture nutrition bars, protein bars, baked snacks, and chocolate-moulded products. This is a Monday–Friday schedule with consistent hours.

Pay: $18.37/hr

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, 12-hour shifts, predictable rotating schedule (alternating between 3 or 4 days worked per week)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Primary workplace language(s): English, Spanish, French, Swahili, Dari (employees able to translate one or languages to English receive an additional 1$/hr)

Work Environment: Food Production Facility

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery on packaging and conveyor systems according to established procedures.
• Monitor production line speeds and adjust machine settings to maintain consistent output targets
• Conduct quality checks on finished products to verify they meet weight, dimension, and appearance specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues using hand tools.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards throughout each shift.
• Inspect equipment before and after production runs and document any issues.
• Assemble products and handle materials using proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Sort and remove non-conforming product from the line and segregate rejects appropriately

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ year of experience operating production or manufacturing equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety protocols.
• Experience working with packaging equipment or conveyor systems.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, technical manuals, and safety documentation.
• Basic math skills for measuring, counting, and verifying product specifications.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Machine Operator, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operator, Line Operator, Equipment Operator, Food Production Worker, Production Line Worker, Assembly Operator, Packaging Machine Operator, Process Operator.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Non-slip shoes required (employee-provided).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — E-Verify is used.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com

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Company DescriptionConnect Staffing is a staffing agency that connects reliable workers with solid temp-to-hire opportunities, so if things go well, there’s a real shot at getting hired on. We place people in industrial, warehouse, and light production roles, as well as in more specialized positions in areas such as office support, logistics, and other skilled roles.

Our team talks with you about your experience, skills, and preferred shifts so we’re not just sending you anywhere that’s hiring. We work with employers who value dependable people and look for placements where you can show what you can do and, if it’s a good fit, move from temp to full-time hire.

Company Description

Connect Staffing is a staffing agency that connects reliable workers with solid temp-to-hire opportunities, so if things go well, there’s a real shot at getting hired on. We place people in industrial, warehouse, and light production roles, as well as in more specialized positions in areas such as office support, logistics, and other skilled roles.\r\n\r\nOur team talks with you about your experience, skills, and preferred shifts so we’re not just sending you anywhere that’s hiring. We work with employers who value dependable people and look for placements where you can show what you can do and, if it’s a good fit, move from temp to full-time hire.