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2nd SHIFT MACHINE OPERATOR

Sauer Brands, Inc.
New Century, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026

Machine Operator

 

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 3:30 am (4-day work week/weekends off)

 

Starting wage: $18.50 - $22.75 and $1.75/hour Shift Differential

 

Overall Goal of Position

 

Produce product by keeping packaging machines working efficiently/effectively.

 

Job Summary

Primary responsibilities of a Machine Operator include properly operate production equipment to ensure continuous product flow, supporting quality assurance activities, and timely completion of all required production documentation. 

What will you do?

 

  • Operate vertical form or horizontal fill equipment with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) electronics.
  • Take action necessary to insure continuous product flow.
  • Assist with troubleshooting system problems.
  • Complete required QA and production reports. Communicate clearly with others in processing and support positions.
  • Safely operate pallet jack to move materials.
  • Perform area-wide and system cleaning (5s) to meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) expectations.
  • Adhere to all safety, operating, Safe Quality Food (SQF), and GMP procedures/policies.

 

 

The Ideal Candidate Will have:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Prior Machine Operator experience.
  • Manufacturing Experience in food a plus.

 

Successful Attributes:

  • Initiative to organize and accurately perform all job functions
  • Ability to effectively work at line speeds in accordance with company production standards.
  • Curious, with desire to continuously learn and to support continuous improvement.
  • Possesses a strong attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with the capacity to work with minimal supervision as well as work as part of a team.
  • Can easily adapt to change in the work environment.

 

Physical Attributes:

 

  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
  • Read and interpret documents.

 

What Is In It For You?
 
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 

  •  401K plan matching
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
  • Accrued vacation and 9 paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Disability Insurance
  • Other Voluntary Insurance Options

 

 

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

Job Location: New Century, KS

 

Salary : $19 - $23

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