Operator, Nights
About The Position
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! SHIFT : 10-hour Overnight Shift - Friday thru Monday - 11PM - 9:30AM Expected Pay Range: $19.50 - $21.33 Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics. Benefits Eligible: Yes Benefits Available : 2026-benefits-summary.pdf Shift Differential: Yes, $1.50 Who We Are At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. 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. Operators oversee equipment, prepare production runs, and maintain safety and quality standards in a cold environment and other manufacturing conditions.
Requirements
- At least six months of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
- Ability to work overnight shifts on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday schedule 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.
Nice To Haves
- forklift experience
Responsibilities
- 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), (Critical Control Point) 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
