Production Worker

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! As a global and growing food, beverage, and nutritional supplement ingredient supplier to the world’s best companies, Van Drunen Farms is always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family-oriented culture and an opportunity to grown professionally and personally. Our Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Weekly Pay Production Bonuses Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Days Tuition Assistance 401-k with Company Match Employee Referral Bonuses Professional Growth Opportunities Paid Training Opportunities Job Summary: Our Production Workers effectively and efficiently prepare food products in various environments, such as drying, freezing, dry processing, reboxing, sifting, grinding, and storage. During all the different processing, the employee will be expected to work with different equipment in the plant as well as product variation from day to day. Skills & Qualifications: Must be able to meet the essential functions of the job, which include but are not limited to: Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds Must have a high school diploma or GED Must have the ability to accept and apply instruction Must be able to collaborate with others, but also work independently if needed Previous production experience is beneficial, but not required Must be physically able to walk and stand for long periods of time during shift hours Be willing to adhere to all hygienic and food safety requirements in the plant If interested, please call 815-472-3080 or apply online. Alternative titles: Production Technician, Material Handler, Production Operator, Forklift Operator, Manufacturing, Fabricator, Warehouse Worker 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! We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. 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 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. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference. To all recruitment agencies: 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 written and approved 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