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The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!
- Expected Pay Range: $21.50-$22.50, non-exempt
- 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 Eligible: Yes
- Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
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
- Inspect and verify raw materials, packaging components, and finished products to ensure they meet quality and food safety specifications.
- Monitor and document quality processes, including code date verification, scale calibration, metal detection checks, sanitation inspections, and traceability requirements.
- Identify, isolate, and escalate non-conforming materials or products while partnering with Production and Quality leadership to resolve issues.
- Support food safety and regulatory compliance activities, including HACCP, FSMA, environmental monitoring, corrective actions, and incident investigations.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality, food safety, and operational performance.
- Train and support production team members on quality procedures, food safety requirements, and accurate documentation practices.
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two or more years of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally within a food or beverage production environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email applications.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with a commitment to food safety and quality standards.
What You Can Look Forward To
- A full-time first shift position at our Farm Plant facility in Momence, Illinois.
- Competitive pay and a stable work schedule.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Tuition assistance and a 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within Quality and Operations.
Disclaimer
- The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.
- They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required.
- Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs.
- Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.
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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