Food Grade Facility Machine Operator

Food Grade Facility Machine Operator

Action Total Staffing - Zanesville

Friday, August 21, 2026

Starting @ $21.00 / HR

Full Time

Job Description

Our client, in Zanesville, is seeking an associate for their food manufacturing facility. Hours are Monday through Friday, 2pm-10:30pm and you must be available to train on day shift for one month. Immediate start! This is a temp to hire opportunity!

Our client, in Zanesville, is seeking an associate for their food manufacturing facility. Hours are Monday through Friday, 2pm-10:30pm and you must be available to train on day shift for one month. Immediate start! This is a temp to hire opportunity!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Unbox, and handle boxes of raw material blocks of meat;

Formulate blends of meat;

Operate Q-vision and load blocks to reach desired fat percentage and report to QA lab

Utilize motorized order picker to bring palletized raw materials from freezer;

Accurately scan product in and out of the WMS system as used and/or as produced;

Perform loader position, remove blocks of raw material and load into mixers;

Operate machine controls on large grinder and blenders;

Adjust formula as determined by the Quality Assurance Department.

Operate control panel to extrude product;

Monitor temperature of beef logs;

Box and palletize beef logs;

Move pallets into finished goods freezer;

Tear down and set up equipment;

Incorporate rework back into process;

Work in a safe and efficient manner satisfying all sanitation, quality assurance and USDA standards;

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Knowledge of how each piece of equipment operates and be able to function efficiently in any of the line positions which is acquired through observation and hands on experience;

Capability to become certified with the operation of the forklift and hand truck will be required;

Ability to learn and operate the internal WMS/ERP scanners for product inventory control;

Proficient math & reading skills, ability to write legibly and possess good verbal communication skills, teamwork, ability to follow detailed instructions from the Assistant Plant Manager, Formulate and Grind Line Supervisors and/or Quality Assurance Department;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Frequent bending, turning, twisting, climbing, stooping, standing, and pulling

Ability to frequently and physically lift 60 – 70 lbs. of boxes of meat

Ability to frequently work in a wet slippery environment with exposure to cold, water and noise, occasionally to heat, fumes, smoke, dirt, or dust;

Ability to wear safety gear including safety glasses, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, hair nets, and other various types of safety gear supplied by the company

Prolong periods of walking and standing;

Capability of frequently working around grinders, blenders, and screw conveyors; and

Ability to hear, comprehend, and professionally respond to co-worker inquiries, comments, and concerns.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED is required.

Job availability, rates and hours are subject to change. Please contact your hiring representative to confirm details. Submission of an application does not guarantee we will be able to place you in your desired position.