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.

Job responsibility:

Start time for the Machine Operator position is 4AM, Monday-Friday (must be flexible with start and end times).

• Perform a quality check on finished product appearance.
• Daily inspection of the machine to make sure it is working properly, and no parts are missing or broken.  
• Monitor equipment throughout the day to ensure machine is operating properly and there are no malfunctions.    
• Communicate with maintenance if there is an immediate problem, otherwise complete a maintenance request form with the Production Manager.
• Verify that the correct product label and code date is on the container.  Immediately discard any extra labels.
• If count is short double check new labels for correct product and code date.
• Ensure that the membrane seal is intact on each container and perform a test to make sure that the seal is being applied correctly.
• Verify that the heat seal temperature is correct.
• Document all information for each salad packed on the Machine Operator Checklist daily and turn in to the Production Office.
• Conduct metal detector calibration checks and immediately report any issues to QA.

Competencies:

• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Must ensure their own safe and clean work environment.
• Must be able to follow recipe instructions and use a computer tablet to document process/ingredients used.

Requirements 

• Must be able to lift 40 to 50 pounds.
• Employee stands for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in cold or warm environments.

Benefit package:

• Competitive starting pay
• Benefits package available after 60 days of employment: 
  • Medical option of POS or PPO Healthcare
  • Dental Insurance
  • Company paid Group Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability (after 90 days of employment)
  • Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance
• 10 paid holidays and birthday PTO.
• SQF – Safe Quality Food Culture
• Paid orientation
• Alchemy Education Training
• 401K with company match
• Safety Culture, including a Certified Safety Committee
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee recognition, gifts, and awards
• $250 sign on bonus after 6 months of continuous employment

Must pass an extensive pre-employment criminal background and a pre-employment drug test. 

Aldon Food Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.