Machine Operator II

Tony's Pizza Events Center; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO – up to 2 weeks

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Salina, KS is hiring for a full-time 2nd shift production role in a food manufacturing environment. You will set up and pre-run equipment to ensure proper production start-up, control line speeds, and monitor batch formulas while maintaining product quality and safety.

Responsibilities include completing paperwork for downtime and HACCP, using SAP SOPs, and may require overtime or weekend shifts based on plant scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in cold/hot environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and pre-run equipment to ensure proper production start-up.
• Control line speeds and batch production rates; start/stop equipment.
• Perform quality checks and complete required paperwork (e.g., downtime, HACCP).
• Follow SAP SOPs and safety operations training as appropriate.

Skills

Quality checks

SAP

SOP adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Starting Pay: $20.50 per hour
Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 2nd - D Crew (Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday)
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

What We Offer:

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do:

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

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. - bending, carrying, pushing, pulling and other activities as
  needed.
• Ability to stand/walk on concrete and work in cold and/or hot temperatures, and
  be available for overtime or weekends based on plant scheduling needs.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].