Equipment Operator (Entry Level)

Midwest Startups; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

On-the job training

Paid time off

Job summary

Vollwerth & Co. in Hancock, Michigan is seeking strong Equipment Operators to join our Production team. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour for a full-time, in-person role based in Hancock, MI.

Training is provided and there is opportunity to grow with the team. The role involves operating equipment, following procedures, adhering to sanitation and quality controls, handling materials for assembly line tasks, and performing basic calculations for batching.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work Monday through Friday.
• Able to work every other Saturday during the summer months.
• Able to stand for extended periods (8-10 hours).
• Physically capable of working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or meat processing preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong work ethic and collaborative team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to support daily sausage production.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and quality control guidelines to ensure product consistency and safety.
• Adhere to sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and safe production environment.
• Handle materials and tools for assembly line production tasks.
• Perform basic match calculations for accurate measuring and batching.
• Follow directions from supervisors and work collaboratively with team members.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support production needs.

Skills

Dependability

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Stamina

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Job description

Vollwerth & Co. seeks strong and motivated Equipment Operators to join our Production team in Hancock, Michigan. In this role, you will play a vital part in producing our time-honored sausage recipes in a manufacturing environment. On average, our team produces over 6,000 pounds of sausage per day.

Successful candidates must be dependable, physically capable, and eager to learn. Previous experience is preferred but not required – training is provided for motivated individuals who are ready to work and grow with our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate equipment to support daily sausage production.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and quality control guidelines to ensure product consistency and safety.
• Adhere to sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and safe production environment.
• Handle materials and tools for assembly line production tasks.
• Perform basic match calculations for accurate measuring and batching.
• Follow directions from supervisors and work collaboratively with team members.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support production needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work Monday through Friday.
• Ability to work every other Saturday during the summer months.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8-10 hours).
• Physically capable of working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or meat processing preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong work ethic and collaborative team mindset.

SCHEDULE:

Full-time. In-person position based in Hancock, Michigan.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Starting pay from $18.00 per hour.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• On-the job training.
• Paid time off.

About Vollwerth & Co:

Founded in 1915 in Hancock, Michigan, Vollwerth & Co. has been producting high-quality sausage using traditional recipes for over a century. What began in the basement of founder Richard Vollwerth's home has grown into a multi-generational family business serving customers throughout Michigan and Wisconsin. We remain committed to crafting products from the freshest ingredients while honoring the traditions that built our reputation for quality.

Vollwerth & Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.