Machine Operator; Food Manufacturing – 1st & 2nd Shift

Machine Operator (Food Manufacturing) – 1st & 2nd Shift

Medina, OH 44256, USA

Posted Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

WE’RE HIRING AND OFFERING A $1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS FOR JOINING OUR TEAM! We are a family-owned company that is looking for you to play a key role in providing services and fresh food solutions for the food service and retail industries. Sandridge needs your passion and skill to deliver on our promise to always provide great tasting fresh food with consistent hand-made quality that enhances the reputation of our customers Join our team of food innovators and technicians to produce fresh, delicious food that will make it to tables across the country.

Take pride in knowing that your hard work makes a difference in the lives of our customers and consumers.

At Sandridge Crafted Foods, we're looking for dependable, mechanically inclined individuals to join our Manufacturing team as Machine Operators
. Whether you're experienced in food manufacturing or looking to grow your production career, we'll provide the training you need to become a skilled operator in one of our production departments.

Our Machine Operators are responsible for producing the high-quality soups, salads, dips, and ready-to-eat foods enjoyed by customers across the country.

1st Shift

2nd Shift

(Shift premiums may apply for eligible positions.)

As a Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting food production equipment while ensuring every product meets our high standards for quality and food safety.

Your day may include:

Setting up, operating, and monitoring a variety of food processing and packaging equipment

Learning to safely operate multiple production machines and becoming cross-trained across your work area

Following recipes, production instructions, and operating procedures

Monitoring product quality, weights, temperatures, labels, and production specifications

Performing equipment changeovers, minor adjustments, and basic troubleshooting

Completing production paperwork, quality checks, and HACCP documentation

Cleaning and sanitizing equipment between production runs

Identifying product or equipment issues and communicating with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams

Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and workplace safety procedures

Working as part of a team to safely meet daily production goals

Manufacturing or machine operating experience is preferred, but not required

No food manufacturing experience? We'll train the right candidate.

Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

Strong attention to detail

Reliable attendance and positive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Basic computer and communication skills

Flexible to work overtime when production demands require it

This is an active manufacturing position requiring the ability to:

Stand and walk for 8–12 hour shifts

Frequently bend, squat, reach, push, and pull

Lift up to 65 pounds

Work in refrigerated food production environments

Safely operate industrial food processing equipment

We know our employees are the key to our success. That's why we offer:

Weekly & On Demand Pay

• Sign on Bonus ($1,000)

Employer-Paid Health Insurance

Attendance Bonus Opportunities

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Stable, Full-Time Employment

Company Events & Employee Appreciation Activities

If you're looking for a career where you can grow your skills, work with great people, and make products enjoyed across the country, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and become part of the Sandridge team!

Sandridge Foods is located in Medina, Ohio and is a great place to work because we sincerely care about every employee, both personally and professionally.

We strive to balance the demands of work and home for our employees.