Machine Operator / Drying Technician - 1st & 2nd Shifts Available | We Train!

Nutrition 101 • Pendleton, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Nutrition 101 is an industry leader in recovering food waste and converting it into livestock feed. The company is based in Pendleton, Indiana, and supports food processors and sustainable agriculture by transforming food byproducts into useful products. The Machine Operator / Drying Technician operates specialized equipment that converts liquid materials into powdered products in a hands-on production role. The job is full-time and hourly, with first- and second-shift schedules available, Monday through Friday. Pay is $21–$24 per hour, with an opportunity for a pay increase after role-based certifications are obtained. Training is provided for new team members.

The role is performed in a production facility and may involve machinery and forklift operation, computer and programmable logic control systems, extended periods of standing or sitting, lifting materials, climbing and working at heights, working in confined spaces, and working in hot, noisy, dusty, or non-climate-controlled environments. Employees must follow PPE, respiratory protection, hygiene, food safety, sanitation, quality, and workplace safety requirements. These include restrictions on jewelry and other items in plant areas, clean-shaven faces when tight-fitting respirators are required, and participation in required training, equipment inspections, medical evaluations, and respirator fit testing.

Requirements

• One to three years of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred; new team members will be trained.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in hot, noisy, or dusty environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50–75 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow production procedures.
• Dependability and ability to work scheduled shifts.
• Ability and willingness to follow required PPE standards and safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to comply with company hygiene and food safety standards, including restrictions on jewelry, artificial nails, and hair extensions in plant operations areas.
• Ability to safely wear and use respiratory protection, including passing required medical evaluations, fit testing, and training where respiratory hazards exist.
• Ability to maintain a clean-shaven face in areas where tight-fitting respirators are required.
• Ability to comply with respiratory protection, hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety requirements, including required training, equipment inspections, and fit testing.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate drying equipment used in production.
• Monitor equipment performance using control panels and automated systems.
• Perform routine product quality checks during production.
• Adjust machine settings and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Record production data and maintain accurate batch logs.
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment after certification.
• Use chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prepare finished products for storage or shipment.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow safety, sanitation, quality, hygiene, food safety, and respiratory protection procedures.
• Communicate with team members to keep production running smoothly.
• Wear required PPE and comply with safety procedures while performing job duties.
• Comply with plant hygiene and food safety standards, including restrictions on jewelry and other accessories, artificial nails, and hair extensions.
• Maintain a clean-shaven face in areas where tight-fitting respirators are required.
• Participate in required safety training, equipment inspections, medical evaluations, and respirator fit-testing programs.

Benefits

• Competitive base wage based on experience and performance-based bonuses.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Telemedicine for primary care, urgent care, and mental health.
• $25,000 group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, plus voluntary life insurance for employees or dependents.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Company holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral bonus.
• Employee Empowerment Program.

What This Job Offers

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