Operator, Nights

Role Summary

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, operating from 11PM to 9:30AM. Operators oversee equipment, prepare production runs, and maintain safety and quality standards in a cold environment and other manufacturing conditions. Pay: $19.50–$21.33; shift differential: $1.50.

• 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), 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.

• At least six months of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Ability to work overnight shifts on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 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.

• Consistent overnight schedule with four 10‑hour days per week.
• 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.
• Shift differential of $1.50.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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