Night-Shift Production Operator — 12-Hour Rotating

Perfetti Van Melle; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401k match

Annual bonus

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Membership reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Candy allotments

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Production Operator for the 12-Hour Night Shift in Erlanger, KY. The role covers start-up, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of packaging equipment to ensure efficient product flow.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, quality checks, data entry, and maintaining a clean work environment. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with drug screen and background checks required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Previous manufacturing/warehouse/distribution experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work overtime hours to meet customer demands.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
• Must wear PPE including safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, uniform, hairnet, beard net and mask when required.
• Able to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull carts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment to maintain product flow from extrusion discharge to palletization.
• Ensure package integrity and perform quality checks (weight, seals, date codes, metal, counts).
• Troubleshoot equipment to keep lines running and report issues to maintenance.
• Enter data into the computer and follow GMP and safety policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and participate in shift hand-offs and sanitation tasks.
• Be flexible to work in other functions to support the production team.
• Adhere to all safety rules and promote safe work practices.
• Notify supervisor when line is down and needs attention.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading & interpretation

Overtime availability

PPE usage

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Production Operator for the 12-Hour Night Shift in Erlanger, KY. The role covers start-up, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of packaging equipment to ensure efficient product flow.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, quality checks, data entry, and maintaining a clean work environment. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with drug screen and background checks required.