Machine Operator

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC • Van Buren, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is hiring Machine Operators for day and night shifts at its Van Buren, Indiana facility. Operators run production and packaging equipment used to fill, seal, wrap, and carton microwave popcorn. The role involves inspecting product quality, making routine equipment adjustments, addressing basic jams and misfeeds within training, maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, documenting production information, and communicating with coworkers and Maintenance as needed. Operators also participate in training and skill assessments, learn additional equipment, and suggest improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency.

The schedule is a 12-hour 2-2-3 rotation, alternating between two workdays, two days off, and three workdays, then reversing the following week. Day shifts run from 4:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; night shifts run from 4:30 p.m. to 4:45 a.m. Employees have every other weekend off and work approximately half the days of the year on their regular rotation. Additional overtime may be required. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, increasing to $21.50 after 90 days and $22.00 after six months.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English to perform job duties effectively and safely.
• Dependability and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe work and quality products.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in understanding how equipment works.
• Basic math, computer, and data-entry skills.
• Ability to perform active, hands-on work in a food manufacturing environment on a 12-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, SOPs, and safety documents.
• Basic math and computer/data-entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with focus on quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor machinery that fills, seals, wraps, and cartons microwave popcorn.
• Inspect bag weights, seals, date codes, and packaging; record results and report concerns.
• Make routine equipment adjustments and address basic jams and misfeeds within training; involve Maintenance when additional support is needed.
• Complete cleaning and sanitation tasks and follow food safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Record production information, share equipment updates at shift changes, and assist coworkers during startups and changeovers.
• Participate in training and skill assessments, learn additional equipment, and suggest improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

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