Sr. Operator, Nights

About the role

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.63 per hour. 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.

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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of production experience or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and operational procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math calculations, and maintain accurate production documentation.
• Basic computer skills required; experience with ERP systems, scanners, or forklifts is a plus.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Forklift training and certification opportunities for positions where certification is required.
• Physical requirements that include standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, frequent bending and kneeling, using required PPE, and regularly lifting or handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Production experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Attention to safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes
Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

Pay

Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.63 per hour

Schedule

A consistent overnight schedule of Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with occasional Saturdays as needed.