Night Shift Production Lead — Food Processing

Van-Drunen-Farms; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Shift differential

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a production associate to support drying, freezing, packaging, and related processing tasks overnight. You will operate and adjust equipment, follow GMPs, and maintain cleanliness and safety throughout shifts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year production experience, basic math skills, and ability to use ERP systems. Prior forklift experience is a plus, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of production experience or an equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training.
• Ability to operate, adjust, and set up production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic reading, writing, and computer skills, including ERP systems and desktop applications.
• Strong math skills for counting inventory, reporting weights, and basic calculations.
• Forklift experience is a plus; forklift certification may be required with training.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations by independently performing and coordinating tasks related to drying, freezing, processing, sifting, grinding, boxing, re-packaging, and packaging.
• Operate, adjust, and set up production equipment while ensuring safe, efficient production runs.
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, CCP requirements, and safety procedures including PPE and LOTO protocols.
• Complete cleaning, sanitation, and scheduled maintenance to maintain food safety and equipment performance.
• Train and support team members, lead pre-shift meetings, and communicate safety and HR concerns as needed.

Skills

Production experience

Forklift experience

ERP systems

Safety compliance

Inventory understanding

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a production associate to support drying, freezing, packaging, and related processing tasks overnight. You will operate and adjust equipment, follow GMPs, and maintain cleanliness and safety throughout shifts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year production experience, basic math skills, and ability to use ERP systems. Prior forklift experience is a plus, with training provided as needed.