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Ventura Foods

Machine Operator L23 1st

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$36K - $44K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds all internal and ... M.s, adjusting and aligning all primary functions of the machinery. Responsible for making minor ...

Louis Allis

Machinist

Warrior, AL · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Set up and operate manual lathes, horizontal mills, vertical mills, drill presses, and other machine tools * Manufacture and repair precision parts from drawings, blueprints, and samples * Hold close ...

Louis Allis

Machinist

Warrior, AL

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Operate various machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies. * Full Time position Responsibilities: • Setup and operate various machine tools to repair and manufacture mechanical ...

Ventura Foods

Machine Operator L23 1st

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$36K - $44K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds all internal and ... M.s, adjusting and aligning all primary functions of the machinery. Responsible for making minor ...

Ventura Foods

Machine Operator L23 1st

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$36K - $44K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds all internal and ... M.s, adjusting and aligning all primary functions of the machinery. Responsible for making minor ...

Seneca Resources Company, LLC

CNC Machinist I

Calera, AL · On-site

$81K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The CNC Machinist will operate, set up, and maintain CNC lathes, mills, and VTLs while producing complex components to exact specifications in metal and plastic materials. You'll collaborate closely ...

Ventura Foods

Machine Operator 2nd shift

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds all internal and ... M.s, adjusting and aligning all primary functions of the machinery. Responsible for making minor ...

Louis Allis

Machinist

Warrior, AL · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

What You'll DoSet up and operate manual lathes, horizontal mills, vertical mills, drill presses, and other machine toolsManufacture and repair precision parts from drawings, blueprints, and ...

Laborup

Senior CNC Machinist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$34 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Set up, operate, and adjust CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision machining equipment. * Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions. * Select tooling ...

Laborup

Senior CNC Machinist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$34 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Set up, operate, and adjust CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision machining equipment. * Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions. * Select tooling ...

Laborup

Senior CNC Machinist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$34 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Set up, operate, and adjust CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision machining equipment. * Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions. * Select tooling ...

Laborup

Senior CNC Machinist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$34 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Set up, operate, and adjust CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision machining equipment. * Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions. * Select tooling ...

Laborup

Senior CNC Machinist

Birmingham, AL

$34 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Set up, operate, and adjust CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision machining equipment. * Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions. * Select tooling ...

Laborup

Senior CNC Machinist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$34 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Set up, operate, and adjust CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision machining equipment. * Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions. * Select tooling ...

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How much do machine operate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine operate in Birmingham, AL is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.34 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Machine Operate vs Equipment Operator?

AspectMachine OperateEquipment Operator
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma and on-the-job training or certificationsSimilar credentials, often includes certifications for specific equipment
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plants, construction sitesConstruction sites, industrial facilities, warehouses
Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, logisticsConstruction, mining, transportation
Job FocusOperating machinery to produce goods or perform tasksDriving, maneuvering, and operating heavy equipment

Both Machine Operate and Equipment Operator roles involve operating machinery in industrial or construction settings. While they share similar credentials and work environments, Equipment Operator often emphasizes driving and maneuvering large equipment, whereas Machine Operate may focus more on operating specific machines for manufacturing or processing tasks.

What cities near Birmingham, AL are hiring for Machine Operate jobs?

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Infographic showing various Machine Operate job openings in Birmingham, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,451 per year, or $17 per hour.

Machine Operator L23 1st

Ventura Foods

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$36K - $44K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Ventura Foods rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

240th of 439 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Employment Type: Hourly
Work Arrangement: Onsite 

Position Summary:

Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds all internal and external customer requirements. Work in a manufacturing environment following appropriate policies and procedures to ensure successful execution of position responsibilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for operating the filling and/or packaging equipment. Duties may include, completing daily and weekly P.M.s, adjusting and aligning all primary functions of the machinery. Responsible for making minor mechanical repairs and replacement of certain defective parts
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the filler and packing functions of the machine and have the ability to troubleshoot issues and make necessary adjustments in the HMI
  • Maintains daily production and quality records, operates the equipment  in a safe manner, and keeps the work area clean
  • Assists in the training of the production assistants, to assure quality parameters are adhered to, and GMPs and safety rules are followed. Ability to train and evaluate trainees
  • Installing and maintaining all information in the product library
  • Performs sanitation of filling line equipment including operating the C.I.P. circuits, mixing chemicals in their correct proportions following all safety requirements and wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
  • Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Thorough knowledge of filling and packaging equipment
  • Good mechanical ability including the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical abnormalities and to set up and maintain machinery making routine adjustments

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.  We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.  When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there.  We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.  

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
  • Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Salary Base Range of $36,759.00 - $44,965.20*
  • Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets.  Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography.  Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.  

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ventura Foods may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted tools at certain stages of our hiring process, including identifying & sourcing candidates, reviewing applications and matched candidates on job boards and websites, and generating screening questions to help us work more efficiently and consistently. We regularly review our tools to promote fairness and reduce the risk of bias. However, while these tools support our process, every hiring decision is made by a real person on our team.  Applicants in the State of New York may request an alternative process by contacting us at VFaccessibility@rescocompany.com.

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