Machine Operator / Drying Technician - 1st & 2nd Shifts Available | We Train!

Description

Job Title: Machine Operator / Drying Technician

Location: Pendleton, IN

Schedule: Full-Time | Hourly

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Pay: $21-24/hourly – pay increase opportunity after role-based certifications are obtained

About Nutrition 101: Nutrition 101 is an industry leader in recovering food waste and converting it into valuable livestock feed. Based in Pendleton, Indiana, our team helps food processors reduce waste while supporting sustainable agriculture. Every year, our work helps recover millions of tons of food byproducts and transform them into useful products for livestock producers.

We are growing and looking for dependable team members who enjoy hands-on work in a production environment!

What You'll Do: As a Machine Operator / Drying Technician, you will operate specialized equipment that converts liquid materials into powdered products. This is a hands-on role that includes machine operation, monitoring equipment performance, and maintaining product quality.

Key responsibilities include:

· Set up and operate drying equipment used in the production process

· Monitor equipment performance using control panels and automated systems

· Perform routine quality checks on products during production

· Adjust machine settings and troubleshoot equipment when needed

· Record production data and maintain accurate batch logs

· Safely operate forklifts and other equipment after certification

· Willingness to use chemicals while wearing required PPE

· Prepare finished products for storage or shipment

· Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on equipment

· Follow all safety, sanitation, and quality procedures

· Communicate with team members to keep production running smoothly

· Adhere to all required personal protective equipment (PPE) standards and safety procedures at all times while performing job duties.

· Comply with the Company's strict hygiene and food safety standards, including prohibitions on jewelry (such as watches, rings, 

· Maintain a clean-shaven face in areas where tight-fitting respirators are required to ensure an effective face-to-respirator seal. Facial hair that interferes with the respirator seal or valve function is not permitted while assigned to duties requiring respiratory protection. 

· Comply with all respiratory protection, hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety requirements, including participation in required safety training, equipment inspections, and fit-testing programs.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

· 1–3 years of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment preferred – will train new team members

· Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

· Ability to work in a hot, noisy, or dusty environment

· Ability to lift up to 50–75 pounds

· Forklift experience preferred (certification provided if needed)

· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow production procedures

· Dependable and able to work scheduled shifts

· Ability/Willingness to adhere to all required personal protective equipment (PPE) standards and safety procedures at all times while performing job duties.

· Ability/Willingness to comply with the Company's strict hygiene and food safety standards, including prohibitions on jewelry (such as watches, rings, necklaces, and similar accessories), artificial nails, and hair extensions while working in plant operations areas.

· Be capable of safely wearing and utilizing respiratory protection equipment, including passing all required medical evaluations, fit testing, and training as a condition of performing essential job functions where respiratory hazards exist.

· Maintain a clean-shaven face in areas where tight-fitting respirators are required to ensure an effective face-to-respirator seal. Facial hair that interferes with the respirator seal or valve function is not permitted while assigned to duties requiring respiratory protection.

· Comply with all respiratory protection, hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety requirements, including participation in required safety training, equipment inspections, and fit-testing programs.

Benefits: Nutrition 101 offers a competitive benefits package including:

· Competitive Base Wage DOE + Performance Based Bonuses

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Telemedicine for Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health

· $25k Group Life & ADD + Voluntary Life for Self or Dependents

· Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

· Critical Illness & Accident Insurances

· 401k with up to 4% Company Match

· Company Holidays & Paid Time Off

· Employee Assistance Program

· Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment

· Referral Bonus

· Employee Empowerment Program - We are all owners!

Work Environment: This role is performed in a production facility and may involve:

· Operating machinery and forklifts

· Operating Computer and Programmable Logic Control Systems

· Standing and/or sitting for extended periods

· Lifting materials up to 75 pounds

· Climbing and being on heights, working in confined spaces, working in hot/dryer environments

· Working in non-climate-controlled environments