2nd Shift Processing Operator

Accepting applications until: June 5, 2026 at 03:17 PM EST

Location: ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 074070220

Pay Rate: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly

Open Positions: 3

Position Description

Dr. Praeger’s was founded in 1994 with the mission to bring delicious frozen food to everyone. It’s not every day that two heart surgeons get into the food business, but over 20 years ago that’s exactly what our dads did. Motivated by what they saw in their practice, our parents set out on a mission to encourage sensible eating. They knew ingredients had to be nutritious and simple, that everything had to be delicious, and that their products needed to be super simple to make. While the world has changed since our little family business first got started, our focus remains true to our dads’ vision, and we work every day to make them proud. To learn more visit: Dr. Praeger's History

Responsibilities

• Patty Press Set Up
• Use the correct patty plate and metal guide bars for the item you are running, and set up line conveyors, fryers, and the freezer to the proper temperatures.
• Check and add Oil when necessary.
• Must be able to Operate an (Electric Pallet Jack) Safely and properly.
• Patty Presses area must be kept clean, Including catch pans and Floor drains.
• Report issues of equipment failure to the appropriate department head (i.e. supervisor/maintenance), quickly identify these problems, and find ways to resolve them, so as to minimize downtime and daily goals without compromising the safety and quality of the product.
• Ensure that the product meets target weights, Fry times, and temperature throughout production.
• Ensure that all members of Dr. Praeger’s team are following company policies and that SAFETY and QUALITY regulations are being enforced to be our #1 priority.
• Ensure that GMP requirements by all workers are followed.
• Inspect the product to determine that the quality of the product meets QA standards and report any issues to the supervisor /and Manager.
• Complete and submit all required production documentation in compliance with GMP and verify the accuracy of all information.
• Maintain sanitary machines, equipment, and conveyors.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time and frequently push, pull, bend, and reach.
  
  
  

Skills (required)

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Bilingual preferred
  
  
  

Disclaimer: Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.