Production Operator - 12 Hour Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Erlanger, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package

13 paid holidays

401k with 8% match

Annual bonus potential

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Production Operator for a 12-hour night shift. The role covers start-up/shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of packaging equipment, ensuring product quality and efficient flow through the line.

You will troubleshoot equipment, perform data entry, and uphold GMP and safety practices while maintaining a clean, organized work area and supporting shift hand-offs. Prior manufacturing experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Manufacturing/warehouse/distribution experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math (units, decimals).
• Ability to work overtime hours as needed.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
• Must wear PPE (safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, uniform, hairnet, beard net, mask).
• Able to stand/walk, lift up to 50 pounds, push/pull 350-pound carts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment to maintain product flow from extruder discharge to palletizing.
• Check package integrity and quality (metal, seals, code date, weight).
• Monitor product/case weights and handle scrap as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Enter data into the computer.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and assist with sanitation.
• Notify maintenance or supervisor when line needs attention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading/writing

Overtime availability

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Production Operator - 12 Hour Night Shift

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location: Erlanger, KY, US, 41018

OVERVIEW

Hours:6:00pm-6:30am

12 Hour Continental – Rotating schedule for entire year - Work Half the Year!
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Week 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
Week 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a key member of our manufacturing team, the Production Operator performs all functions associated with the start-up, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of the packaging process equipment. Troubleshoots equipment and makes necessary adjustments to ensure the efficient flow of product. Ensures product quality within controlled parameters to minimize waste.

• Efficiently and safely operate and monitor all packaging equipment to maintain product flow from discharge of the extruder to palletize.
• Responsible for package integrity and quality checks, including metal, seals, code date, and product weight and case counts/weights.
• Monitor and maintain correct product/case weights.
• Handle scrap and waste from machine, as necessary.
• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Perform data entry into the computer.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner, exercising caution to avoid accidents, prevent injury to people or damage to the equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area. Ensure area is clean and organized as part of the shift hand-off and weekly shutdown/sanitation process. Operate floor scrubber and other cleaning devices as required.
• Adhere to all safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and promote safe work practices.
• Responsible for notifying maintenance or supervisor when line or piece of line is down and needs attention.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Previous manufacturing/warehouse/distribution experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work overtime hours, above your normal schedule, to meet customer’s demands.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Uniform, Hairnet, Beard net, and Mask when required.
• Occasional exposed to dusty conditions due to the handling of bulk products. The employee must be able to wear and use breathing protection devices as required while working in these conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull 350-pound carts with wheels.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Employee must be flexible in learning and working in other job functions to ensure a competent, trained workforce.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value ofCare For Our Peopleand we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 AND 2025 NKY Magazine Best Workplace in Northern Kentucky

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.