Production Operator Day Shift

SWEETENERS PLUS LLC•Landisville, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Bulk & Liquid Production Operators are responsible for manufacturing liquid products, loading and unloading bulk and liquid materials into tanker trailers, dry bulk trailers, totes, pails, and drums while operating production and material‑handling equipment, performing sanitation activities, completing required documentation, and complying with all safety, food safety, and quality standards. This is an entry-level operator position that performs routine production, loading/unloading, sanitation, and documentation tasks with some supervision, escalating non-routine issues.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required
Manufacturing, bulk, or liquid processing experience preferred
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical skills
Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and standard procedures
Ability to learn bulk and liquid production processes through training
Ability to operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely
Ability to perform basic math, record data, and complete documentation accurately
Ability to recognize abnormal conditions and report issues promptly
Ability to work independently as skills increase while supporting team operations
Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and operational demands
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, varying temperatures, and moving equipment
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, grasp, kneel, and climb stairs/ladders
Ability to regularly lift, move, and handle up to 50 lbs.
Ability to wear required PPE for the duration of the work shift

Responsibilities

Unload raw materials from railcars or trailers, including climbing to verify seal accuracy
Perform trailer pre-load inspections
Perform liquid and bulk trailer wash/sanitation procedures using hot water systems
Load finished product including dry sugar and sucrose into liquid and dry bulk trailers
Load totes, pails, and drums
Perform sucrose batching and analytical testing of sucrose
Learn emergency procedures, E-stop locations, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) awareness
Understand and follow assigned production schedules
Operate forklifts and material‑handling equipment once trained and authorized as needed
Perform cleaning and sanitation of production areas and equipment
Perform basic troubleshooting; report equipment or process issues to supervision
Use basic hand tools and equipment safely after training
Complete production filter changes as assigned
Accurately complete required production, quality, and food safety documentation; enter data in company systems (e.g., Beyond Trucks, Sage, Access)
Immediately report equipment damage, safety hazards, spills, incidents, or injuries
Follow all safety rules, food safety programs, GMPs, and sanitation requirements; use required PPE at all times in manufacturing areas
Maintain a positive, professional, team-oriented approach and work effectively with others to support production needs
Follow assigned work and break schedules
Safely operate and navigate trailers into loading bays using tractor-trailers or terminal tractors
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

Direct deposit paid weekly
Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance plans - Eligible 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment
Free health savings account with employer match
Fidelity 401(k) with competitive employer match - fully vested from date of hire
3 weeks paid time off plus sick time (pro-rated based on start date)
9 paid company holidays and 3 paid personal holidays
Boot allowance twice per year
Protective equipment and company swag provided
Free life insurance up to $150,000
Free employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverages
Employee Assistance Programs