Flour Production Associate- Machine Operator - 1st Shift
Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC
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Diversified Foods & Seasonings (DFS) is hiring a Flour Production Associate - Machine Operator in Theodore, AL. The 1st shift role focuses on operating packaging machinery for poultry batter and biscuit chubs, with attention to food safety and quality.
Pay is $16/hour and includes benefits and growth opportunities. The operator will work with blenders, packers, QA, and supervisors to ensure efficient production and compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.
Qualifications
- Basic math and intermediate reading skills required.
- Ability to follow production instructions and complete documentation.
- Previous packaging machinery experience preferred.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.
- Ability to distinguish colors and perform physical production duties.
- Must stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
- Prepare equipment for production runs, including film, printer ribbons, chub print, and check weighers.
- Enter production information and verify dates, batch numbers, labels, barcodes, and product weights for accuracy.
- Complete required allergen, labeling, and traceability checks.
- Perform routine equipment adjustments and basic troubleshooting to support production flow.
- Communicate with Blenders, Packers, QA, and supervisors to keep production running smoothly.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary work area and follow GMP, HACCP, food safety, and safety requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job description
Location: Theodore, AL
Department: Production- Flour
Schedule: 1st Shift
Pay: $16/hour
At Diversified Foods & Seasonings (DFS), food is more than what we make—it’s what brings our people, our history, and our passion together. We are looking for people who want more than just a job. We want team members who take pride in their work, want opportunities to learn and grow, and are ready to be part of a team committed to producing quality food and winning together.
- Competitive Pay
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc.
- Holiday Pay Effective Immediately
- Weekends Off - unless overtime is necessary
- Paid Time Off
- Growth & Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Training & Development Opportunities
- Opportunities to build new skills and grow your career within DFS
- A team environment where employees and their contributions matter
Our values guide how we work, how we treat one another, and how we serve our customers:
We do the right thing- always with honesty, fairness, and accountability.
We are proud of the Louisiana culinary traditions and entrepreneurial spirit that shaped our company and continue to inspire our passion for flavor, quality, hospitality, and innovation.
We take pride in creating great-tasting, high-quality, and innovative food products that delight our customers.
We invest in our people, treat each other with respect, and build teams that win together.
We take ownership, follow through, and deliver on our commitments- no excuses.
We challenge the status quo and continuously improve how we work, lead, and perform.
We are results-driven, celebrate success, and hold ourselves accountable when we fall short.
The Machine Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating packaging machinery. The role includes setting up equipment, monitoring packaging quality, documenting production data, and ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP, and GMP standards. The operator will support production of poultry batter and biscuit mixed chubs, working closely with blenders, packers, QA, and supervisors.
- Set up, operate, and monitor packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
- Prepare equipment for production runs, including film, printer ribbons, chub print, and check weighers.
- Enter production information and verify dates, batch numbers, labels, barcodes, and product weights for accuracy.
- Complete required allergen, labeling, and traceability checks.
- Perform routine equipment adjustments and basic troubleshooting to support production flow.
- Basic math and intermediate reading skills.
- Ability to follow production instructions and complete required documentation accurately.
- Previous packaging machinery experience preferred.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.
- Ability to distinguish colors and safely perform physical production duties.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs or ladders.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push or pull materials using appropriate equipment.
We are looking for team members who:
- Show up ready to contribute and be part of the team
- Take pride in doing quality work
- Put safety and food quality first
- Are willing to learn and develop new skills
- Communicate and work well with others
- Take ownership of their responsibilities
- Look for opportunities to improve
- Want to grow with the company
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