Do you want to start your career with a stable and growing company? Partners, A Tasteful Choice Company, is an award-winning, family-owned, environmentally, and socially responsible company. Since 1992, we’ve been crafting high quality crackers and other baked goods for consumers around the world.

What we’re looking for:
Experienced machine operators with lead experience a plus. You will learn all areas of production as a machine operator and use your leadership skills to support shift supervisor and all operations on all machinery and fill in during absences.

When:
First Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Second Shift: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Third Shift: 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday

What we Offer:

• Competitive pay $19.50-$27.50, depending on experience. $1 shift differential for second shift. $2 shift differential for third shift.
• 74 hours PTO first year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision available after required hours worked
• Simple IRA Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Employee education reimbursement.
• Opportunity for growth and career advancement
• A clean, bright work environment with the sweet aroma of baked goods
• A diverse, multi-cultural team environment

This position may be exposed to varying temperature changes, loud noises, and the handling of allergen ingredients, including wheat, milk, eggs, tree nuts, and sesame.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work at a rapid pace for an eight-hour shift. This is a production/assembly position and requires fast and consistent motion. We work as a team and try to have fun while still meeting our goals.
• Read and follow recipes and specifications accurately in order to maintain, inspect, and operate our mixing and manufacturing equipment
• Keep accurate and thorough records, including lot numbers and production logs
• Coordinate set up and pre-running of the equipment to ensure proper production startup
• Operate various equipment, including basic troubleshooting, to meet daily production goals
• Participate in pre-and post-shift meetings with supervisors and other production crews to communicate instructions, updates, and daily plans
• Run metal detector check and verify critical control points
• Become certified in all areas of production and assist where necessary to ensure production continuity
• Assist shift supervisor in ensuring production employees are in the correct position, taking assigned breaks, and are following employee hygiene policies
• Report any equipment issues to either shift supervisor, area lead, or maintenance
• Maintain safety standards
• Work with tools
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Other duties and assignments as required

What you’ll bring to the team:

• You are clean, reliable, and will have excellent attendance
• You work well with others and appreciate diversity and other cultures
• You possess basic math skills, follow directions well, and are extremely organized
• You work quickly, accurately, and can perform repetitive motions
• You are physically able to stand for long periods of time, as well as crouch, bend, climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• You have a positive attitude with a great sense of humor
• You care about your work and will always strive for quality

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in manufacturing, preferably food
• Minimum of 1 year in supervisory or lead experience
• Some maintenance experience a plus
• Forklift experience a plus

Why choose Partners over the other big names?
We are a family-owned company and we have a family-owned vibe. Many of our employees have been with us for several years, many over a decade. We understand that work is important, but family and your well-being come first.

Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we live in. We welcome and consider all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, military service, and/or other non-merit-based factors.

Background check required. We are an E-verify employer.

• To learn more about our company, our products, and our values, please visit https://partnerscrackers.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $27.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person