Operator, Nights

Van Drunen Farms • Crown Point, IN

2d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Overnight Operator supports food manufacturing operations on our overnight shift. This position works four 10-hour days on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday shift schedule. Operators oversee equipment, prepare production runs, and maintain safety and quality standards in a cold environment and other manufacturing conditions.

Requirements

• At least six months of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Ability to work overnight shifts on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday schedule with 10 hour days.
• Comfort working in cold, dusty, wet, hot, or loud production environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including bending, climbing, and pushing equipment.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills; forklift experience is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• forklift experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and assist with production equipment used for drying, freezing, grinding, sifting, boxing, and packaging.
• Perform equipment setup, sanitation, minor adjustments, and production changeovers during overnight operations.
• Follow General Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), (Critical Control Point) CCP checks, and Lock Out/Tag Out procedures to maintain food safety and workplace safety standards.
• Complete cleaning and sanitation tasks using pressure hoses, chemicals, and production tools in a cold environment.
• Support team production goals by maintaining attendance, communicating professionally, and assisting with continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities within Operations and Production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed