Part-Time Machine Operator I - Day Shift

Dawn Food Products; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive pay

Training

Family-owned

Career advancement

Job summary

Dawn Foods is seeking a Machine Operator I to work on the production line, handling raw materials, mixing formulas, and packaging goods for shipping. The role supports safety and quality compliance while operating equipment and recording data.

The schedule is Saturdays and Sundays, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a range of benefits and training opportunities in a family‑owned company with a long history in bakery manufacture and ingredients distribution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Forklift certification is helpful and willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all produced product meets specifications and safety requirements.
• Operate production equipment and document batch information.
• Maintain housekeeping and GMP standards in the plant.
• Assist with training new team members and follow SOPs.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Forklift certification

Computer skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanner

Safety training

Job description

Why work for Dawn Foods?

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research‑driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family‑owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values are all part of our recipe for success.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay $30.00/hour
• Professional training
• Family‑owned business with over 100 years of service
• Opportunity for career advancement within an empowering workforce

Shift Schedule

• Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Job Purpose and Overview

As a Machine Operator I you will work with raw material to complete a mix formula, mix ingredients to complete the batch, and package the material or palletise for shipping.

What Does It Take to be a Machine Operator I at Dawn Foods?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow team members
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Application of common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Problem solving in variable situations
• Must be able to work well with others or independently
• Forklift certified is helpful, and must be willing to become certified
• Computer skills helpful

What Will You Do as a Machine Operator I at Dawn Foods?

• Assure all product produced meets the product specifications, food safety and regulatory requirements
• Establish high performance standards in housekeeping, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Institute of Baking (AIB), International Food Standard (IFS) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements
• Responsible for the accurate operation of computer system as required in production processes
• Operate auxiliary equipment as needed for each respective function
• Operate in a safe manner according to manual, training, and batch card instructions to ensure high quality and food‑safe product
• Operate hand‑held bar code scanner to record the amount of raw materials used, product created and complete required paperwork for the run. This is the key to the traceability of the finished good products. All products must be scanned before they are moved from the production area to the warehouse location.
• Responsible for all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP’s) and GMP to include pre‑start check lists, scale checks, forklift check list, code dates on labels, lot numbers on formulas, and batch verification counts, etc.
• Communicate to lead or supervisor any quality, safety, scheduling and food safety issues within their department or the plant
• Perform all the above tasks in a safe manner by following company GMP’s, SOP’s and safety regulations
• Assist in training new team members
• Adhere to the Food Defense and Security functions within the facility

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Temperature fluctuates with the season – colder during the winter, warmer during the summer.
• Working around heavy machinery – hearing protection required in production area.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases may be greater or lesser than documented here.

Company Provided/Required PPE

• Non‑slip shoes
• Gloves
• Hair net
• Beard net (if needed)
• Safety goggles / safety ear protection
• Additional PPE may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 38136