Production Worker, Nights at Van Drunen Farms in Momence, IL

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

• Expected Pay Range: $18.75 - $20.50 per hour
• 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 Available: http://vdfresources.com/hr/2026benefits/2026-benefits-summary.pdf
• Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour

Who We Are

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.

What You’ll Do

• Perform production tasks to support food processing operations, including drying, freezing, grinding, sifting, and packaging.
• Set up, assemble, disassemble, clean, and sanitize equipment and work areas between production runs.
• Load, unload, transfer, and transport materials and products throughout the production process.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE requirements and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Perform quality checks, including CCP verifications, and report any product or process issues.
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently and meet production goals.

What You’ll Bring

• No experience required, with 3–6 months of production experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills, including the ability to track counts and inventory.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with a positive, accountable approach.
• Forklift experience and familiarity with ERP systems preferred.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• A hands-on role with opportunities to learn and grow in food manufacturing.
• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull equipment and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Required use of personal protective equipment including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.
• Ability to work in dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor environments depending on assignment.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

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