Machine Operator I - Day Shift, PTO & 401k Benefits

CJ Schwan's; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2 weeks first year

7 paid holidays

2 personal days

401k with 4% match

Health plans (3)

Dental plans (2)

Vision plans (2)

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time production helper in Ohio, offering a first shift from 5:15 am to 2:00 pm with starting pay of $21.00 per hour. You will support equipment setup, monitor line speeds, perform quality checks, and complete required paperwork to ensure safe, efficient production in a fast-paced food-manufacturing environment.

Benefits include multiple health, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 0–1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Comfortable with physical labor in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Be able to stand and walk on concrete floors for long periods and work in varying temperature conditions.
• Flexible working overtime, weekends, and alternative shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and pre-running equipment to ensure proper production startup.
• Controlling line speeds, batch formula, production rates, starting and stopping equipment, and overall product appearance and safety.
• Completing various quality checks.
• Completing all required paperwork (for example: downtime, HACCP, etc., utilizing SAP, SOPs, Safety operation, training, as appropriate).

Job description

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time production helper in Ohio, offering a first shift from 5:15 am to 2:00 pm with starting pay of $21.00 per hour. You will support equipment setup, monitor line speeds, perform quality checks, and complete required paperwork to ensure safe, efficient production in a fast-paced food-manufacturing environment.

Benefits include multiple health, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, and paid time off.