Manufacturing/Production/Machine Operator

We put the CARE in career!

Are you looking for longevity in a company? Do you enjoy working with your hands and being physically active? Do you have attention to detail? Do you enjoy problem solving? If you answered yes, this job is for you.

​Why TruRoots Company?

• A collaborative, team-first culture where “that’s not my job” is never the mindset. Instead, team members and leaders alike step up to ask, “How can I help?” Managers work alongside their teams, providing hands-on support, sharing accountability, and creating an environment where everyone succeeds together.
• Set Schedule - 12 hour shifts and NO WEEKENDS! 2nd shift: M-Th 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 a.m. 
• Stability - rooted in the community for over 40 years and continuing to grow. We are formerly Smuckers Natural Foods. The average employee tenure is seven years.
• Growth opportunities - pay for skill program
• Conveniently located in Havre de Grace right off Pulaski Highway
• Excellent Safety Culture
• Excellent Benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.
• Starting pay is $22.00/hr with $1.00 shift differential.  Eligibility for monthly bonuses and annual merit increases

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment
• Conduct and record periodic quality control checks.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, adjust, and perform minor maintenance to equipment as needed.
• Perform change-over/set up for new products.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Participate in sanitation and maintenance efforts when needed.
• Follow all Safety and Quality procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and interpret standard operating procedures and documents
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1-3 years of forklift experience a plus
• Experience with heavy equipment preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of basic hand tools
• Basic math skills (measurement, fractions, reading gauges)
• Able to understand and operate highly automated equipment with computer interfaces.
• Able to climb, twist, and bend at the knees and back, maneuver in tight spaces, lift objects up to 50 pounds regularly and push/pull objects up to 75 pounds occasionally, differentiate between colors, work in non- temperature-controlled conditions (hot or cold), and able to stand and walk a minimum of 70% of the time.