Machine Operator – 1st Shift

Position Title: Machine Operator – 1st Shift
Department: Manufacturing
Hours: 5:30am – shift end (hours may vary)
Schedule: Monday – Friday + Saturdays
Pay Rate: $19.50/hour
Location: Holland, Michigan

There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Wellbeing programs
• Immediate Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform set up and operations of machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, basic quality control, and waste control.
• Prepare machine/ filler.
• Perform data sheet checks and ensures completion of production paperwork.
• Perform accurate placement of slip tickets, W.I.P. tickets on finished pallets of product.
• Perform code date set ups.
• Perform weight and waste tracking.
• Organize and maintain all tools and relevant equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• One to three months of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Able to be flexible with the variety of work responsibilities available.
• Self-motivated.

Physical Demands:
This role requires a high level of physical activity, including:

• Extensive walking and standing
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Bending, twisting, and stooping
• Pushing/pulling equipment of various weights

Work Environment:

• Cold and wet conditions (may vary)