Machine Operator/Food Lab Tech * 2nd Shift * $21.00 an hour

Machine Operator/ Food Lab Tech

Job Description to share with candidates --

Our client is a Minnesota company who manufactures and markets many branded consumer products.  Their history dates to back the mid 1800’s

Do you have a passion for the creation of food and the packaging of food? 

Our client has openings on the 2nd and 3rd shifts for Machine Operator / Food Lab Technicians.  In this role the Technician will be involved in basic equipment set up for - sanitation and running equipment for trials. 

• Safely operate equipment
• Perform risk assessments
• Perform basic analytical tests; troubleshooting as needed
• Equipment sanitation and basic equipment set up activities 

Schedule:  FT 40 hours, OT as needed, Training on 1st shift

• 2nd shift--2pm-10pm OT Is required  up to 4 hours extra a day

Salary:  $21/ hr (long term contract)

Benefits:  Health Insurance (Medical / Dental / Vision)

Please send resume to be considered

Qualifications

• High School Degree – Required!
• 3-5 years of directly relatable experience and / or 2-Year Degree -Preferred!
• Comfortable operating equipment / machine operator experience
• Previous food processing, laboratory, foodservice experience
• Comfortable working in a food processing plant / environment
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule for Training and Production needs (training is on first shift, then transitions to assigned shift)
• Ability to work OT as needed before and after your shift (approx. 4 hours)
• Ability to work weekends as needed
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Collaborative Team Player
• Basic computer/technology skills (MSOffice Products, etc)
• Skills to be successful - Self-Starter, Critical Thinker, Problem-Solving, Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Relationship building skills
• Basic understanding of food safety and human safety
• Ability to lift and transport ingredients or equipment up to 55lbs
• Ability to work in hot/ warm climate conditions
• Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
• The position is subject to passing a background check and drug screen