Production Worker, Nights

Van Drunen Farms • Momence, IL

1d • $19 - $21 • 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 values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. We are not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility.

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