Flumer Operator

Location: Park Rapids

Job Title: Flumer Operator
Location: Park Rapids, MN
Compensation: $22.17 per hour - paid weekly
Job Type: Temp-to-hireAbout the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Flumer Operators for a leading leading supplier in the food industry located in Park Rapids, MN. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and want reliable hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!What You'll Do as the Flumer Operator:

• Safely operate within the plant, following all safe‑work and HAACP procedures
• Unload belt trucks and hoppers, and manage the fluming process to move potatoes
• Operate pumps, metering wheels, flume pipes, skimmers, gates, and related water‑transfer equipment
• Use Panel View for communication and basic operation; start/stop lines and adjust belt speeds
• Maintain accurate records (truck logs, belt speeds, raw percentages, documentation with QA)
• Clean belts, pits, metering wheels, tanks, and perform general sanitation duties
• Troubleshoot and respond to equipment failures, power outages, and E‑stop situations
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors and participate in continuous improvement activities (5S, CIL, CL, RCA)

What You Need to Bring:

• Ability to understand and perform all essential job functions listed in the role
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers
• Basic math skills: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram‑based instructions
• Physically capable of frequent lifting (10–50 pounds), push/pull up to 100 pounds, and continuous standing/walking with or without reasonable accommodations
• Comfortable working in a wet, noisy, humid, and machinery‑heavy environment with proper PPE
• Ability to work a rotating 12‑hour schedule (2‑2‑3 pattern) with occasional overtime

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions
Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready

to Apply?
Click "Apply Now" to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. For questions or additional information about the Flumer Operator positions, please contact our local recruiting team directly at .Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at