Weekend Bakery Machine Operator I

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

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.