Flex Worker / Part-Time Production Operator

Davita Inc.; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking Flex Workers for part-time positions in Bridgeton, NJ. This role involves covering staffing needs in the Processing and Packaging Departments, with varied hours assigned based on operational needs. Successful candidates will receive cross-training in various job classifications and are eligible for benefits after a probationary period.

Benefits

Health benefits eligibility

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus eligibility based on performance

Qualifications

• Experience in Food Manufacturing/Production environment preferred.
• One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Ensure efficient operation of the packaging machines.
• Control delivery of daily blend/processing requirements for production.

Skills

Food Manufacturing Experience

Forklift Certification

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Flex Worker / Part-Time Production Operator

Job Locations

US-NJ-Bridgeton

ID

2025-15904

Number of People to Hire

8

Job Family

Manufacturing

Level of Experience

Experienced Professionals

Short Intro and About the Job

JOB SUMMARY: Flex workers will be utilized to cover staffing needs. The company will cross-train Flex workers in all job classifications in the Processing and Packaging Departments but will prioritize training in those job classifications where forcing is most prevalent.

JOB DETAILS:

Schedule: To the extent possible, scheduled shifts for each week will be filled by full-time employees and flex workers at the time the schedule is posted. Flex workers will not have a designated schedule and their hours may vary from week to week (days or nights).
1. Work Hours: Flex workers may be assigned between 21-48 hours per week on the basis of skills and operational need.
2. Bidding Rights: Flex workers will have bidding rights after completing their probationary period. Bids will be awarded in the following order of priority:(1) full-time employees; (2) most senior qualified flex worker; (3) most senior flex worker.
3. Overtime: Flex workers may volunteer for overtime hours if there are no full-time volunteers. Overtime will be awarded to qualified Flex workers on the basis of seniority. Flex workers are not part of the pool of workers available to be forced if there are insufficient volunteers for overtime opportunities.
4. Benefits: Flex workers will be eligible to qualify for health benefits accordance with the terms of the Danone Health Plan and the collective bargaining agreement.

• Flex workers will be granted forty (40) hours of PTO Flex on January 1^st of each year, to be used in accordance with Employer policy.
• Flex workers will accrue two (2) days of PTO Regular on January 1^st of each year and another two (2) days on July 1^st of each year.
• Flex workers will be eligible for Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Leave on a pro-rata basis, based upon the average hours worked in the prior thirteen (13) weeks.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following job functions are not all-inclusive. The employee will be required to perform other job-related tasks/responsibilities requested by the maintenance or operations supervisor. Job duties and required participation in IWS systems may change as required by the needs of the company.

Current examples of Processing and Packaging Department roles which the Flex Worker may perform include: Downline Operator, Downline Leader, Filler Operator, and Blender/Processor. Summaries of these roles are listed below, for greater detail reference the full job description for each role.

Downline Operator: This position is responsible for ensuring the packaging line runs efficiently by monitoring equipment, trouble shooting minor mechanical issues, cleaning, completing the appropriate documentation and stocking the equipment with packaging materials.

Downline Leader: This position is responsible for ensuring the packaging line runs efficiently by monitoring equipment, trouble shooting minor mechanical issues, cleaning, completing the appropriate documentation and stocking the equipment with packaging materials amongst multiple lines when necessary. This position requires forklift certification and experience.

Filler Operator: This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the filler machines and downline equipment used to package beverages. The successful Operator will be competent in monitoring, maintaining, and cleaning the filler equipment and packaging equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Demonstrating their ability to communicate and work as a team with other key personnel within the operation is also a requirement.

Blender/Processor: This position controls and executes the delivery of the daily blend/processing requirements for production through the scheduling, ordering, and manufacturing of raw ingredients from concentrate with adherence other quality specification requirement. This position requires forklift certification and experience.

The base compensation range for this position is XX commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

About You

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED required; one to three months related experience and/or training preferred.

Experience in Food Manufacturing/Production environment preferred.

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.