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Roskam Baking Company; Mazda (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a production-focused professional to oversee daily operations across packaging lines. You will train staff, manage the production schedule, set up, operate, and monitor equipment, and address rework to keep deadlines.

This role emphasizes hygiene, safety, data entry, and inventory tracking, with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach employees to ensure optimal performance and adherence to company standards.
• Manage the production schedule to meet deadlines and production goals.
• Set up, operate, and tend to equipment that packages food products, addressing any rework resulting from equipment malfunctions.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and processing areas to maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain inventory management software for accurate tracking of materials.
• Record production data during quality checks to ensure compliance with standards.
• Obtain information from relevant sources through observation, data entry, and database management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Job description

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose‑driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and coach employees to ensure optimal performance and adherence to company standards.
• Manage the production schedule to meet deadlines and production goals.
• Set up, operate, and tend to equipment that packages food products, addressing any rework resulting from equipment malfunctions.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and processing areas to maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain inventory management software for accurate tracking of materials.
• Record production data during quality checks to ensure compliance with standards.
• Obtain information from relevant sources through observation, data entry, and database management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match

AAP/EEO Statement

Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer. We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer. At Roskam, we’re like family. We rely on the exceptional strengths, collective imagination, and tireless energy of our team members to please our customers. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that encourages many backgrounds and cultures where the contributions of all stakeholders are valued and respected. We invite you to start your career path here, through a variety of opportunities tailored to engage and inspire.