Floater Position

ofi; Edenton (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time from Day 1

Paid Sick Leave

401K Match on Day 1

Career Growth and Learning

Job summary

ofi is a global leader in food and beverage ingredients, with operations across cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. The Floater role supports multiple production areas, tending peanut processing equipment and collaborating with production, quality, and inventory teams on site in Edenton.

This hands-on position requires initiative and reliability, working with a diverse crew to ensure products meet specifications and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math functions; understand instructions
• Initiative and self-starting ability is important

Responsibilities

• Assist with production start-up and shutdown and adjust equipment settings to meet specs
• Perform quality checks to ensure customer specifications are met
• Record process data accurately for each lot; maintain legible records

Skills

Basic math

Read & write

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we're known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs. With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet. Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.

Position Summary

ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location. Reporting to the Plant Superintendent and Production supervisor, the \"Floater\" position will work across multiple production positions and is responsible for tending to production machinery that processes peanuts. The \"Floater\" will work in different departments including production, quality, and inventory as needed. This position requires initiative, flexibility, and dependability.

What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities

• Assist with production start-up and shutdown, set operating equipment controls, and adjust settings to meet customer specifications on finished product.


• Perform quality checks throughout the shift to determine accuracy of control settings and to determine if customer specifications are met.


• Record process data accurately and in a timely manner for each lot processed. Legible handwriting and ability to perform basic math functions are necessary.


• Lead crews when filling in as a senior machine operator.


• Maintain records in a clean, neat, and legible manner for each lot processed.


• Clean area of responsibility and equipment in areas throughout shift and ensure that area is clean at shift change.


• Notify Senior Processing Tech, Operator A's or Shift Supervisors of any equipment shutdowns or any problems with the quality of processed or produced product.


• Responsible for helping to ensure product meets or exceeds customer specification.


• Assist with completing weekly and/or monthly inventory counts as assigned.


• Perform other duties as assigned depending on business needs.


• This employee is subject to work in outside environmental conditions and around fumes, odors, dusts and mists. They will be subject to hazards such as working around moving mechanical parts, and exposure to chemicals on a regular basis.


• All employees are directly responsible for the Quality of Olam Edible Nuts products. Each employee must perform their job function in accordance with GMP Rules and the Sanitation, Safety and FMSA/HACCP Programs.


• This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to read, write and perform basic math functions. Understand written and oral communications and instructions. Initiative and self-starting ability is important.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. Build a Rewarding Career at ofi!

The pay for this role ranges from $21.12 /hr. and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits:

Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.

A Culture of Well-being:

Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being for you and your family.

Family Support:

Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.

Additional Perks That Make a Difference

• Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.


• Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.


• Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life's special moments.


• 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.


• Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.

Equality of Opportunity

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.