Operator

Van Drunen Farms

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Crown Point, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate and adjust production equipment while performing quality checks and sanitation tasks. Ensure safety and quality standards are met by following GMPs, SOPs, and LOTO procedures.

Qualifications

You have at least six months of production experience and possess basic math and reading skills. You are familiar with safety equipment and procedures, and comfortable performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varied environments.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Critical Control Point (CCP)

Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)

GMPs

SOPs

Forklift

Job Description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

  • Expected Pay Range:  $20.15 - $22.20 
  • Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
  • Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour

Build Skills and Purpose at Van Drunen Farms 

At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility.  As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.  We are actively interviewing for positions on all three shifts. 

Your Role on the Team: 

  • Start up, operate, and adjust production equipment with safety and precision.  

  • Perform quality checks and sanitation tasks using approved tools and cleaning agents.  

  • Model positive behaviors and support the growth of teammates and new hires.  

  • Communicate clearly and respectfully across teams, raising safety or quality concerns when needed.  

  • Partner with other departments to enhance efficiency and workplace safety.  

  • Participate in scheduled cleaning routines and team safety meetings.  

  • Conduct Critical Control Point (CCP) checks and follow Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. 

  • Contribute to a flexible and team-oriented environment by performing other duties as needed to support production goals, safety standards, and continuous improvement. 

  • Follow all GMPs and SOPs to maintain high standards of safety and quality.  

What You Bring: 

  • At least six months of production experience or equivalent training 

  • Basic math and reading skills; ability to count and track inventory 

  • Familiarity with safety equipment and procedures including respirators, hearing protection, and eye protection 

  • Forklift experience is a plus 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, climbing, and pushing equipment 

  • Comfortable working in varied environments (dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, or loud). 

  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection. 

Why Van Drunen Farms: 

  • Weekly pay + production bonuses  

  • Paid holidays, vacation, and training  

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance  

  • Tuition assistance + 401(k) with company match  

  • Referral bonuses + career advancement pathways 

Make an impact. Grow your career. Thrive with us. 

Apply today to learn more about how you can thrive at Van Drunen Farms. 

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.

Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes.  Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Van Drunen Farms

Our Company: Did you know that over 90% of Americans don’t eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables? People know they should eat more but need convenient options to make it happen. Our goal is to partner with you to make healthy eating easier and enjoyable. We supply and manufacture dried and frozen whole food solutions that are easy to include in a variety of food and beverage products. We can even create a custom solution that fits your product needs and have been helping companies around the world do just that for over 50 years. We are proud to be a part of the Van Drunen Family of Companies, which is committed to helping people develop so they can positively impact their families, our customers, and our global communities. We’re nourishing lives together through our fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredients and by caring for the people around us. If you’re interested in being a part of a company with a purpose and a desire to see you flourish, come grow with us! Our Mission: To Honor God in All We Do To Help People Develop To Strive for Excellence To Provide World-class Products to Our Customers To Grow Profitably Our Values:  Humility, Integrity, Passion and Excellence Visit our job board at: www.vandrunenfarms.com/careers Van Drunen Farms is a sister company to FutureCeuticals www.futureceuticals.com.
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