Don's Prepared Foods is the leading manufacturer on the East Coast of prepared gourmet deli salads, gourmet cream cheese spreads, dips, entrée’s and more.

Don's is a family-owned business and manufactures over 130 products spanning across its three brands Don's Salads, Melanie's Medleys and Artisan Deli.

We are seeking a Machine Operator to join the Production department at our Schwenksville, PA food manufacturing plant. This is an hourly, non-exempt position that starts at 4AM from Monday-Friday with flexible end times according to production needs.

• Perform quality checks on the appearance of finished products to ensure consistency with recipes
• Inspect machinery to ensure all parts are present and working with no malfunctions
• Verify each container’s membrane seal is intact, perform tests to ensure the seal is applied correctly, and verify the temperature
• Perform metal detector checks and conduct calibration checks, informing QA of any issues
• Ensure the correct product label is used on containers and verify counts
• Assist with can opening, salad preparation, and any other production related task
• Complete daily documentation for each salad promptly and accurately and follow a checklist according to procedures
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery and push/pull heavy equipment
• Communicate immediate issues to Maintenance or complete maintenance request forms as needed
• Work in our ERP system using a tablet to follow recipe instructions and document process/ingredients used
• Follow established procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

• Must be able to lift and push/pull 50 pounds or more
• Must be able to work in cold/warm environments (34-36 degrees in production rooms)
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Competitive starting pay
• $250 sign on bonus after 6 months of continuous employment
• Benefits package available after 60 days of employment:
  • Medical option of POS, PPO, or PPO HSA healthcare
  • Dental insurance
  • Colonial Life supplemental insurance
• 401k with company match
• Company paid Group Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays, PTO and birthday PTO
• Paid orientation
• Alchemy Education Training
• SQF – Safe Quality Food Culture
• Safety Culture with a Certified Safety Committee
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee recognition, gifts, and awards