Operator, Nights

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

• Expected Pay Range : $20.15 - $22.20 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.
• Benefits Eligible : Yes
• Benefits Available : 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
• Shift Differential: Yes

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. 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.

What You'll Do

• Assemble, disassemble, clean, sanitize, and set up equipment and work areas to support efficient production operations.
• Operate and monitor production equipment while following established safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, participate in safety training and meetings, and apply Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Perform Critical Control Point (CCP) checks, follow GMPs and SOPs, and promptly report product quality or handling concerns.
• Complete scheduled cleaning and sanitation activities, support production goals, and work overtime as needed.
• Collaborate with team members, communicate effectively across departments, and assist with training and onboarding new employees.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of six months of production experience, or an equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training.
• Basic reading, writing, and computer skills, with the ability to use ERP scanners when required.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, accurately count items, report weights, and track inventory adjustments.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Previous forklift experience is a plus.

What You Can Look Forward To

• A full-time schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• An opportunity to play a key role in producing high-quality food ingredients in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing training in safety, quality, compliance, and production processes.
• A team-oriented workplace that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• A work environment that may include dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor conditions depending on the assigned area.
• Physical requirements that include standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, frequent bending and kneeling, pushing and pulling equipment, using required PPE, and regularly lifting or handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer

• The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required.
• Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs.
• Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.

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.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View email address on aplitrak.com.

Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

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