Machine Operator I

Job ID: 25-5520

Location: Salina, Kansas

Date posted: 12/01/2025

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Overview

Take the first step toward an exciting new career! As a Machine Operator you'll work in a fast-paced environment and tasked to set up, operate, and troubleshoot machinery in a manufacturing plant. You will be using your hands and working on your feet continuously while additionally completing quality and safety checks on the equipment you operate. As a front-line team member of Schwan's Company, your work is vital to our success! If you have an appetite for more, come join us at Schwan’s and see how far your passion, talent and commitment to customer service will take you. Our passion is our food. Our secret is our people.

Schedule: Full Time
Job Level: Regular
Travel Amount: Minimal (if any)
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Success Profile

What do you need to be a successful Machine Operator at Schwan’s?

Mechanically-inclined
Reliable
Safety-Focused
flexible
Deadline-oriented
communicator

We have a great working environment here. Everyone gets along with each other and are always helping each other out. The benefits provided are a huge plus as well.
- Maria H., Salina, ks

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Description

Starting Pay: $18.75 per hour
Additional $2.00 per hour shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 2nd - D Crew (every other Wednesday through Saturday)
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

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What We Offer:

Weekly Friday pay
Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
- 3 Health Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 2 Vision Plans
- Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do:

Setting up and pre-running equipment to ensure proper production startup.
Controlling line speeds, batch formula, production rates, starting and stopping equipment, and overall product appearance and safety.
Completing various quality checks.
Completing all required paperwork (for example: downtime, HACCP, etc., utilizing SAP, SOPs, Safety operation, training, as appropriate).

What You Will Bring:

High school diploma or GED with 0--1 year of relevant experience preferred.
Must be at least 18 years old with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
Comfortable with physical labor in a fast-paced, production environment.
Be able to stand and walk on concrete floors for long periods and work in varying temperature conditions.
Flexible working overtime, weekends, and alternative shifts as needed.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email career.search@schwans.com.

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Benefits

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit schwanscompany.com.