What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Worker position at Van Drunen Farms?
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Kickstart a Career with Purpose at Van Drunen Farms
At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. We are actively interviewing for positions on all three shifts.
Your Role on the Team
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Kickstart a Career with Purpose at Van Drunen Farms
At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. We are actively interviewing for positions on all three shifts.
Your Role on the Team
- Prepare food ingredients in dynamic production environments—drying, freezing, grinding, and packaging.
- Operate equipment with care and precision, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
- Support a safe and clean workplace by following protocols and using protective gear.
- Engage in hands-on tasks, including lifting materials (up to 50 lbs) with team support and standing throughout your shift.
- Collaborate with teammates and contribute to a positive, respectful work environment.
- Contribute to a flexible and team-oriented environment by performing other duties as needed to support production goals, safety standards, and continuous improvement.
- High school diploma or GED.
- A team-first mindset and willingness to learn.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Previous production experience is a plus - but not required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, climbing, and pushing equipment
- Comfortable working in varied environments (dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, or loud).
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.
- Weekly pay production bonuses
- Paid holidays, vacation, and training
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Tuition assistance 401(k) with company match
- Referral bonuses career advancement pathways
- Expected Pay Range: $18.25 - $19.63 per hour
- Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Benefits Available: http://vdfresources.com/hr/2026benefits/2026-benefits-summary.pdf
- Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Salary : $18 - $20