Sr. Operator, Days

Van Drunen Farms•Momence, IL

7d•$22 - $25•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. At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least one year of production experience or an equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training.
Ability to read and write, with basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP systems or scanners preferred.
Experience creating shift reports, maintaining documentation, and communicating basic production data.
Strong math skills with the ability to accurately count inventory, report weights, and perform basic calculations.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift experience is a plus, and forklift certification may be required with training provided as needed.

Responsibilities

Support production operations across drying, freezing, wet and dry processing, sifting, grinding, boxing, and packaging processes.
Safely start, operate, monitor, and make minor adjustments to production equipment while following all safety procedures and Lock Out/Tag Out requirements.
Perform equipment setup, changeovers, cleaning, sanitation, material handling, and production support activities to maintain efficient operations.
Complete quality checks, Critical Control Point (CCP) verifications, and follow GMPs and SOPs to ensure product quality and compliance.
Collaborate with production teams and other departments, train new employees, communicate concerns, and promote accountability for safety, quality, and performance.
Help achieve production goals by preparing for shift transitions, maintaining accurate records, and working overtime as needed.