Machine Technician I (Operator) — 2nd Shift

Job overview

The Machine Technician I (Operator) — 2nd Shift role is onsite in Danville, VA. Pay is $18.77–$20.86 per hour, with a stated $1.50-per-hour second-shift differential. Litehouse is an employee-owned food manufacturer producing refrigerated dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese. The technician operates and adjusts production machinery, performs changeovers and washes, and carries out basic maintenance and troubleshooting. The role supports efficient production while helping ensure products meet customer, quality, and food-safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Operate and adjust machinery
• perform changeovers and washes to specifications
• perform basic maintenance, controls work, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting
• follow food-safety policies and report quality concerns
• maintain a clean work area
• support efficient output of quality products.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

machine technician i

machine operator

2nd shift

3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

danville va

litehouse

food manufacturing

$18.77–$20.86/hr

$1.50/hr shift differential

machine setup

preventive maintenance

food safety

weekend overtime may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with matching
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• paid time off and personal day
• paid holidays
• paid sick time after six months
• shift differentials
• career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Listed shift is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; second-shift differential is $1.50 per hour; high school diploma or GED is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Litehouse is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.