Sr. Operator, Nights

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

Shift: 10 Hours Friday-Monday 11pm-9:30am
Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.63
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

Support food production operations by preparing, setting up, operating, and tending equipment across multiple processing areas including drying, freezing, grinding, sifting, and packaging.
Work independently and alongside operators and production team members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production runs.
Train and support new team members, reinforce standard operating procedures, and communicate updates on process changes.
Perform equipment start-ups, minor adjustments, disassembly, assembly, and extensive cleaning and sanitation activities.
Conduct quality checks, CCP verifications, and complete required documentation while identifying and escalating safety or quality concerns.
Lead pre-shift meetings and safety stretches and support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

What You’ll Bring

At least one year of production experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and take ownership of production demands and schedules.
Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills, with the ability to complete documentation and use scanners or ERP systems as required.
Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented approach.
Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet production goals.
Forklift experience or certification preferred, with training provided as needed.

What You Can Look Forward To

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
A hands-on role in a dynamic production environment with opportunities to build advanced operational skills.
Being part of a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Regular standing, walking, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, kneeling, and pushing or pulling equipment.
Routine lifting or handling of boxes, bags, or equipment up to 50 pounds.
Required use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.
Ability to work in dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor environments depending on the assigned area.
Primarily production-based work with minimal administrative duties, and the ability to meet all physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

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 recruiting@vandrunen.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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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