Production Machine Operator | Second and Third Shift
Description
Grow with Welch's!
Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!
At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.
Position Summary:
The General Production Labor role operates manufacturing equipment to produce high quality food and beverage products in a safe and effective manner. This is a union position and facility. The pay rate is $20.66 per hour.
We are currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift!
Where You'll Work
This role will be based out of our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Lawton, MI.
What You'll Do:
- Operate equipment to meet department goals
- Move, organize, and stage ingredients
- Produce documentation to verify safety, quality, and production standards
- Observe operations to ensure schedules and quality standards are met
- Submit reports summarizing daily production
- Inspect and test production line set-ups to ensure proper equipment operation
- Check production equipment daily for proper cleaning and safe operation
- Clean and sanitize production facilities and equipment
- Follow the Plant Safety Program, GMP requirements and both people & food safety protocols
- Ensure enough supplies and ingredients for production schedules
- Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are:
- A team player who takes pride in their work
- High attention to detail
- Safety-minded with the goal to protect yourself and others
- Ability to understand and follow a process from start to finish
- Strong problem solver
- Required physical abilities
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Ability and willingness to work 8+ hour shifts
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, crouch for extended periods of time
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work in an elevated environment
- Ability to work in varying temperatures (hot/cold) and both indoor/outdoors
What You'll Need:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
- Experience as a Production Worker, Manufacturing Associate, Material Handler, General Labor, or other Manufacturing or industrial role preferred
Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Welch's offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.
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- Have you been referred by a current Welch's Employee? If yes, please enter their name. optional
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- Will you now or will you in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status to work in the country to which you are applying?
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Do you have a shift preference? optional
- If you provided a phone number, do you consent to receiving follow-up communication via text message (or SMS message) regarding your application status?
- At Welch’s, food safety and employee safety are fundamental to everything we do. As a food and beverage manufacturing facility, all employees are required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times. Do you understand and agree to comply with these expectations?
- All Welch’s manufacturing facilities operate within a unionized environment. Employees at the Lawton facility are represented by United Food Workers Local No. 825. Are you comfortable working in a unionized workplace and adhering to the applicable collective bargaining agreement and workplace policies?
- This role currently has 2nd and 3rd shift openings available. Which shifts are you available to work?
- This position pays $20.66 per hour. Are you comfortable moving forward in the hiring process at this rate of pay?
- This position requires occasional voluntary and involuntary mandatory overtime. Are you comfortable working overtime as business permits?
- Have you ever worked at Welch's before? optional