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Machine Operator II

CJ Schwan's
Salina, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2027
Starting Pay: $20.50 per hour

Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.

Shift: 2nd - D Crew (every other Wednesday through Saturday)

Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

IQF - West

What We Offer

  • Weekly Friday pay
  • Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
  • 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
    • 3 Health Plans
    • 2 Dental Plans
    • 2 Vision Plans
    • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
    • Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
    • Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support
If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do

  • Setting up and pre-running the equipment to ensure proper production start-up.
  • Controlling line speeds, batch formula production rates, starting and stopping equipment, and overall product elegance and safety.
  • Responsible for various quality checks.
  • Completing all required paperwork (for example: downtime, HACCP, etc., utilizing SAP SOP's Safety operation training as appropriate).

What You Will Bring

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • 1 years of experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. - bending, carrying, pushing, pulling and other activities as needed.
  • Ability to stand/walk on concrete and work in cold and/or hot temperatures, and be available for overtime or weekends based on plant scheduling needs.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. CJ Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email career.search@schwans.com.

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