Food Production Machine Operator I (Day Shift)

Dawn Foods Global; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day 1

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Dawn Foods in Michigan is seeking a Machine Operator I to work with raw materials, mix formulas, and package finished products for shipping. The role supports quality and food safety standards and requires attention to GMP, HACCP, and batch records.

Shift is Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Benefits include health insurance from day one, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and time off, and training opportunities; forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and apply basic math.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all produced product meets specifications, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards per GMP, HACCP, AIB, and IFS.
• Operate computer systems used in production processes and record data.
• Run and monitor production lines, package materials, and palletize for shipping.
• Record materials used and batch details with bar code scans for traceability.
• Assist in training new team members and follow SSOPs and GMP rules.

Skills

Reading & interpreting docs

Written reports

Communication

Mathematics

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Computer skills

Job description

Dawn Foods in Michigan is seeking a Machine Operator I to work with raw materials, mix formulas, and package finished products for shipping. The role supports quality and food safety standards and requires attention to GMP, HACCP, and batch records.

Shift is Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Benefits include health insurance from day one, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and time off, and training opportunities; forklift certification is a plus.