Machine Operator - Edgerton, KS; PARENT

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Posted Date:
Sep 5, 2026

Requisition Number: 129954

Machine Operator
- Edgerton, KS

We are mixing up something new in Edgerton, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example.

The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location.

Pay:

Starting pay is $23.25/hr

Eligible shifts can receive up to $2.00 shift differential

Overtime Potential!

Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment

• Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible

Shifts:

12-hour shifts:

A shift: 12 HR (5 am-5 pm) 1st week:
Sun
- Tues; 2nd week:
Sun
- Wed

• B shift: 12 HR (5 am-5 pm) 1st week:
  Wed
  - Tues; 2nd week:
  Thurs
  - Sat
• C shift: 12 HR (5 am-5 pm) 1st week:
  Sun
  - Tues; 2nd week:
  Sun
  - Wed
• D shift: 12 HR (5 pm-5 pm) 1st week:
  Wed
  - Tues; 2nd week:
  Thurs
  - Sat

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator’s primary responsibility is to ensure the proper operation of the automated mixing, baking, packaging, and palletizing equipment. Ensure material and finished product is meeting all quality standards while maintaining good practice in regard to safety, sanitation, and productivity. This individual must strive for continuous improvement of the equipment to maximize operating performance and minimize waste and downtime. He or she also plays a critical role in the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment to fix or report issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Create, maintain, update, and follow all machine SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent quality

Support all standards of safety, quality, sanitation, and productivity

Complete all daily setup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment in a timely manner

Visually inspect product quality on a consistent basis

Recognize and pull inadequate products off the line

Continuously improve to maximize performance of the machine

Create and manage all machine program recipes and adjust as needed

Minimize equipment downtime and aim for high efficiency and speed of operation

Minimize waste in the areas of spillage or giveaway

Hit and exceed daily targets set forth

Maintain good documentation on traceability of the materials used and the product made

Communicate with teammates on the front end and back end of equipment to meet expectations

Assist with production line on the front end or back end whenever needed

Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve for continuous operation with minimal downtime

Engage in minor repairs on the equipment and involve maintenance when major issues arise

Conduct necessary preventative maintenance of the machinery, including greasing, checking for and replacing worn parts, future hazards, and breakdowns

See through the completion of necessary work…