About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Manufacturing (Nutrition/Food Production).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Manufacturing Operator — Dryers for the night shift at their Sturgis, MI plant. This is an entry-level production role supporting dryer operations that convert liquid product into powdered forms (primarily infant formula and other nutrition products). The role is hands-on, safety-focused, and includes training and opportunities to advance.

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What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor dryer equipment (fluid beds, evaporators, injectors, dryers) to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures for evaporator, injector, dryer, fines reinjection, and related systems.
• Weigh and add vitamins/minerals as specified; perform set-up and basic adjustments.
• Assist dryer technicians and specialists with production, troubleshooting, and changeovers.
• Operate material handling equipment and forklifts as required.
• Assemble, disassemble and maintain powder transport and handling systems.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA, OSHA and site safety procedures.
• Perform housekeeping, sanitation and routine maintenance tasks to keep production areas clean and compliant.
• Support teammates and provide direction/assistance to other operators when needed.

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Shift & Schedule

• Night shift, rotating 12-hour schedule (typical hours ~6:00 PM – 6:30 AM).
• Example rotation provides every-other-weekend off; will be reviewed in offer details.
• This is a full-time, standard production shift with overtime as required by operational needs.

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Compensation

• Pay range: $19.05 – $38.15 per hour (range provided by source). In specific locations the pay range may vary.
• Full benefits available (medical, dental, vision) — medical benefits may start on day 1 in some plans.
• Retirement savings (401k) with company match, tuition assistance programs, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (employer will verify identity and work authorization upon hire).

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Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing or processing experience (preferred but not required).
• Experience with CIP systems, powder processing, or material handling is a plus.

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Working Environment & Safety

• Production areas are clean, temperature-controlled and well-lit.
• The role requires standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods and may involve repetitive activities.
• You will be expected to follow all site safety practices, PPE policies, and regulatory requirements (FDA, OSHA).

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Why This Role?

• On-the-job training and a clear path to technical and supervisory roles.
• Stability and development opportunities in a large nutrition-manufacturing operation.
• Access to benefits and programs that support health, education and financial well-being.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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