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Processing Lead - 2nd Shift (Monday - Thursday)

The Marzetti Company
Horse Cave, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2027
Overview:
Schedule: 2nd shift Weekdays (Monday - Thursday)
Pay: $26.64 $1.50 SD

You know our products, you have probably purchased many!! Join the company leading the way in consumer packaged goods…T. Marzetti Company!!

When you join the T. Marzetti Company, you’re joining a trustworthy and proud organization that recognizes people are our greatest asset. In our plants, you’ll have an opportunity to work for an industry leader in consumer packaged goods.

With our company, you get work life balance, inviting and fun culture, attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, career opportunities, and more. NOW is the time to join The Better Food Company!!

The position of Lead Machine Operator is responsible for the operation of equipment to package food products. They maintain the packaging machine within acceptable tolerances, maintains ongoing production to achieve schedule goals and while keeping raw and packaging material scrap and downtime as low as possible, and performs product changeovers.
Responsibilities What You'll Do:
        • Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
        • Records all information as required.
        • Sets up machine prior to shift start up.
        • Operates packaging machine/equipment in accordance with Safety standards, specifications and instruction.
        • Ensures packaging materials are correct, in specification and properly positioned in the machine and changes materials as needed.
        • Monitors and adjusts weight control of packaged units and ensures codes are accurate and correct in format.
        • Maintains standard production quantities/rates for each product.
        • Replenishes packaging supplies such as film, boxes, cartons, glue, ink or labels.
        • Monitors machine operation to detect malfunctions; makes minor adjustments/repairs; communicates mechanical problems to maintenance.
        • Mounts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hoppers or other feeding devices.
        • Provides training for others as needed.
        • Coordinates information and equipment with Machine Operator and Utility positions to prior and next shifts Leads & Operators and other dept.
        • Fills in for and assists other Machine Operators and Utilities when necessary.
        • Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
        • Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Lead and Management
        • Complete initial/annual training to ensure the individual is properly qualified (QI) to perform all required job tasks as outlined in training programs/records.
Qualifications What You'll Bring:
    • Prior machine operating experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
    • Prior Leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to and work well with Team Members, Management, Customers & Vendors.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude, working knowledge of manufacturing equipment operation and good math skills are required.
    • Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.
About Us:
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Maternity & Paternity Leave

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