What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator/Production Worker position at Aldon Food Corporation?
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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