Production Worker, Nights

Van Drunen • Momence, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! 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 value-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies! Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills, including the ability to track counts and inventory.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with a positive, accountable approach.
• Regular standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull equipment and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Required use of personal protective equipment including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.
• Ability to work in dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor environments depending on assignment.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required, with 3–6 months of production experience preferred.
• Forklift experience and familiarity with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks to support food processing operations, including drying, freezing, grinding, sifting, and packaging.
• Set up, assemble, disassemble, clean, and sanitize equipment and work areas between production runs.
• Load, unload, transfer, and transport materials and products throughout the production process.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE requirements and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Perform quality checks, including CCP verifications, and report any product or process issues.
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently and meet production goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• A hands-on role with opportunities to learn and grow in food manufacturing.
• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED