Day Shift Machine Operator — Growth & Benefits

Dawn Food Products; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on Day 1

Competitive pay $19.50/hour

401(k) + company match

10 paid company holidays

Paid time off

Professional training

Family-owned business over 100 years

Job summary

Dawn Foods is seeking a Machine Operator I to join our Michigan bakery production team. You will work with raw materials, mix formulas, and package or palletize for shipping, ensuring quality and traceability in every batch.

The role requires adherence to GMP and safety standards, ability to read procedures, and effective communication with teammates. Overtime and weekends may be required; forklift experience is a plus and training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety, operating and maintenance documents; write routine reports.
• Effective communication with team members.
• Ability to perform basic math in all units of measure.
• Able to work well with others or independently.
• Forklift certification is helpful and can be obtained.
• Computer skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Ensure produced products meet specifications, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain GMP, AIB, IFS, HACCP compliance and high performance housekeeping.
• Operate computer systems required in production processes.
• Run auxiliary equipment as needed for production.
• Follow safety procedures and batch card instructions for quality.
• Scan barcodes to record materials and outputs for traceability.
• Maintain SSOPs and GMP documentation and checks.
• Communicate quality, safety, and scheduling issues to lead or supervisor.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Adhere to Food Defense and Security procedures.

Skills

GED/high school diploma

Food manufacturing experience

Reading and writing safety docs

Communication

Basic math/measurement

Teamwork

Forklift familiarity

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Dawn Foods is seeking a Machine Operator I to join our Michigan bakery production team. You will work with raw materials, mix formulas, and package or palletize for shipping, ensuring quality and traceability in every batch.

The role requires adherence to GMP and safety standards, ability to read procedures, and effective communication with teammates. Overtime and weekends may be required; forklift experience is a plus and training is provided.