Requisition ID: 42396 Job DescriptionIn every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role What you’ll be doing.The Forming Machine Operator is responsible to operate and maintain one or more of the following pieces of equipment – Koppens/APS/Extruder/NEX-GEM. Forming Machine Operators must operate equipment in a safe manner, while maintaining quality specifications and production standards set by each line. Your day-to-day may consist of:Understand and follow production schedules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment setup.Conduct essential machine setup, pre-start checks, testing, and monitoring to ensure proper operation and product quality.Identify and address safety and food safety risks, maintaining clean and compliant work areas per GMP guidelines.Efficiently manage materials and accurately complete required documentation throughout the shift.Adapt to production changes, assist with material transport when trained, perform minor equipment adjustments, and participate in required training sessions. This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as part of job duties. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required. Available Shift: PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift differential offered. What you’ll need to be successful.High school diploma or equivalent.2+ years of experience with machine operating in manufacturing required, experience working in food manufacturing strongly preferred.Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations. Benefits of the role.Competitive hourly rateInsurance day ONE of employment401k match up to 6%PTO, company holidays, wellness daysMaternity/paternity leaveSet schedule/overtime allowancesEducation reimbursement About McCainClick Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles.At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience.We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package: – Starting at 28.59 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.