Van Drunen Farms
Agriculture
Operator,Afternoons
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“Operator, Afternoons at Van Drunen Farms. Skills: Production equipment operation, Food processing, Safety protocols. Operate production equipment. Monitor production equipment”
Industry & Context.
Identify product issues; Identify process issues
Lifting up to 50 pounds, Push or pull equipment, Perform repetitive physical tasks, Use respirators, Use hearing protection, Use eye protection, Use head protection, Work in dusty environments, Work in cold environments, Work in hot environments, Work in humid environments, Work in wet environments, Work in loud environments, Work in outdoor environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Six months production experience, High school diploma or GED, Basic reading, writing, and math skills, Ability to track counts, weights, and inventory, Attention to detail, Ability to follow standard operating procedures, Ability to follow safety guidelines, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as part of a team
Nice to Have
Forklift experience, Basic computer familiarity, ERP system familiarity
What You'll Do.
Operate production equipment
Monitor production equipment
Disassemble equipment
Perform quality checks
Identify product issues
Identify process issues
Escalate product issues
Escalate process issues
Follow safety protocols
Use Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
Participate in safety meetings
Participate in safety training
Support team operations
Communicate effectively
Prepare for production needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support team operations; Work as part of a team
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively
Full Job Description
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! * **Expected Pay Range: $20.15 - $22.20** * **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](https://vdfresources.com/hr/2026benefits/2026-benefits-summary.pdf) * **Shift Differential:** Yes ** _SHIFT:_**_** SHIFT: 2nd Shift M -Th 230PM - 11PM & F 230PM - 3AM **_ _**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**_ * Operate and monitor production equipment across processes such as drying, freezing, grinding, sifting, and packaging while maintaining safety and efficiency. * Set up, assemble, disassemble, clean, and sanitize equipment and work areas between production runs. * Load, unload, transfer, and transport materials and finished products throughout the production process. * Perform quality checks, including CCP verifications, and identify and escalate any product or process issues. * Follow all safety protocols, including PPE and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, and participate in safety meetings and training. * Support team operations by communicating effectively, assisting with training, and preparing for upcoming production needs. _**What You’ll Bring**_ * At least six months of production experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. * High school diploma or GED required. * Basic reading, writing, and math skills, with the ability to accurately track counts, weights, and inventory. * Strong attention to detail and ability to
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