Machine Operator/Production Worker
Don's Prepared Foods is the leading manufacturer on the East Coast of prepared gourmet deli salads, gourmet cream cheese spreads, dips, entrée’s and more.
Don's is a family-owned business and manufactures over 130 products spanning across its three brands Don's Salads, Melanie's Medleys and Artisan Deli.
We are seeking a Machine Operator to join the Production department at our Schwenksville, PA food manufacturing plant. This is an hourly, non-exempt position that starts at 4AM from Monday-Friday with flexible end times according to production needs.
Candidates who are dedicated, consistent, and organized with a background in production or a manufacturing environment are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous experience with food safety preferred. On the job training provided. We do not offer/guarantee overtime.Job responsibilities:
Shift schedule: Monday-Friday, 4AM (must be flexible with start and end times)
- Perform quality checks on the appearance of finished products to ensure consistency with recipes
- Inspect machinery to ensure all parts are present and working with no malfunctions
- Verify each container’s membrane seal is intact, perform tests to ensure the seal is applied correctly, and verify the temperature
- Perform metal detector checks and conduct calibration checks, informing QA of any issues
- Ensure the correct product label is used on containers and verify counts
- Assist with can opening, salad preparation, and any other production related task
- Complete daily documentation for each salad promptly and accurately and follow a checklist according to procedures
- Disassemble and reassemble machinery and push/pull heavy equipment
- Communicate immediate issues to Maintenance or complete maintenance request forms as needed
- Work in our ERP system using a tablet to follow recipe instructions and document process/ingredients used
- Follow established procedures
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and push/pull 50 pounds or more
- Must be able to work in cold/warm environments (34-36 degrees in production rooms)
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
We offer an excellent benefit package:
- Competitive starting pay
- $250 sign on bonus after 6 months of continuous employment
- Benefits package available after 60 days of employment:
- Medical option of POS, PPO, or PPO HSA healthcare
- Dental insurance
- Colonial Life supplemental insurance
- 401k with company match
- Company paid Group Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
- 10 paid holidays, PTO and birthday PTO
- Paid orientation
- Alchemy Education Training
- SQF – Safe Quality Food Culture
- Safety Culture with a Certified Safety Committee
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee recognition, gifts, and awards
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Must pass an extensive pre-employment criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Aldon Food Corporation / Don's Prepared Foods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
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