Top 69 Entry level production operator Jobs in Holland, Mi

Technical Food Production 1st Shift
Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream Company —Holland, MI
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Entry Level Warehouse Worker
Tommy Car Wash Systems —Holland, MI
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
- Ability to climb stairs
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Operator
Metal Flow —Holland, MI
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- No experience needed
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Holland Assembly Position (Temp-to-Hire Opportunity)
MillerKnoll —Holland, MI
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
Production Operator I - 1st shift
SoundOff Signal —Hudsonville, MI
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
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Production Operator - Nights
H.B. Fuller —Grand Rapids, MI
- $24.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Toolmaker Pre-Apprentice
ITW Automotive —Zeeland, MI
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- On-the-job training
Transfer Press Operator
GNS North America —Holland, MI
- Overtime
- Background check
- English
- Mid-level
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PRESS OPERATOR - PRODUCTION SUPPORT - 3rd shift
JMS INCORPORATED —Holland, MI
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Press Brake Setup Technician/Trainer
Rapid-Line —Wyoming, MI
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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CNC Operator I- Machined Core (Weekend Shift)
PLASCORE INC —Zeeland, MI
- From $22.29 an hour
- Overtime
- ERP systems
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Machine Operator III - 3rd shift
Bradford Company —Holland, MI
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Accurpress Press Brake Setup Operator
National Bulk Equipment Inc. —Holland, MI
- $19 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Trade school
- Cleaning
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Laser Operator - 3rd shift - Experienced
Metal Components LLC —Grand Rapids, MI
- $21 - $27 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Machine Operator
Ridgeview Industries, Inc. —Grand Rapids, MI
- $17.00 - $17.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Folder Gluer Operator
Smurfit Westrock —Holland, MI
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
Technical Food Production 2nd Shift
Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream Company —Holland, MI
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Technical Food Production 3rd Shift
Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream Company —Holland, MI
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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LK Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - Zeeland, MI
Tyson Foods —Zeeland, MI
- From $23.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
12h
Machine Operator - Weekend Shift
Haworth, Inc. —Holland, MI
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Technical Food Production 1st Shift

Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream Company
Holland, MI

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Job Details

$22 - $26 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Forklift Certification
Manufacturing equipment maintenance
Food quality maintenance
Quality records maintenance
Maintaining an organized workspace
Food processing plant experience
Labeling
Food allergen awareness
Palletization
Mid-level
Forklift
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Shop math
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
High school diploma or GED
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Manufacturing facility experience
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Quality control documentation
Food & beverage production
Compliance documentation
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Batch manufacturing
Packaging (food)
Weight measurement
Quality assurance experience within manufacturing
Measuring ingredients
Safety standard operating procedures
Food mixing
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Full Job Description

GENERAL PRODUCTION

Location: Holland, MI

Hours: 1st shift: Monday through Friday 6am to 2:30pm

Compensation: $22 to $26 per hour

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Position Summary

As a Technical Operator at Hudsonville Ice Cream, you will play a key hands-on role in producing, packaging, and preparing our ice cream products across multiple production platforms. You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot a variety of automated and mechanical equipment, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

This role involves ingredient handling, batching, freezing, filling, palletizing, and sanitation processes. You will work closely with team members, maintenance technicians, and leadership to meet safety, quality, and production goals while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires initiative, a strong work ethic, and commitment to The Hudsonville Way by demonstrating teamwork, positivity, and responsibility in every aspect of production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Attendance and Workplace Conduct

Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
Work scheduled overtime, including Saturdays, as required

Physical and Technical Abilities

Maintain good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Demonstrate strong multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities

Production and Ingredient Handling

Assist with receiving bulk ingredients (e.g., yogurt and inclusions)
Support the mixing and batching of ice cream base according to standards
Receive, stage, weigh, and label ingredients accurately
Operate freezing, filling, and novelty production equipment
Assist with palletizing and preparing finished products for shipment

Safety, Compliance, and Quality Control

Follow all GMPs, allergen control, and food safety procedures
Operate equipment safely and according to standard operating procedures
Accurately complete production, quality, and sanitation documentation

Sanitation and Cleanliness

Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot cleaning process
Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures and sanitation connections
Conduct thorough cleaning and sanitation of all equipment
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

Monitor equipment performance and perform basic maintenance
Collaborate with maintenance technicians to resolve equipment issues

Team Collaboration and Training

Support cross-training initiatives to build team flexibility
Support a team-oriented environment through active communication and collaboration

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities
from time to time, as needed.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
Prior manufacturing or food production experience (preferred but not required)
Forklift certification or ability to obtain is a plus

Skills & Competencies

Basic to intermediate math skills (weighing, measuring, calculating)
Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving abilities
Apply critical thinking to troubleshoot issues independently
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment
Comfortable working with technology and automated equipment
Committed to maintaining a safe and clean work environment, adhering to all safety protocols

Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment functionality
Attention to detail with a focus on product quality

Physical Requirements

Manual Dexterity: Perform repetitive tasks with both hands and maintain strong hand-eye coordination.
Mobility: Stand for extended periods (up to 9 hours) with frequent walking, bending, reaching, and crouching.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance: Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and bump or hard hats as needed.
Physical Strength: Lift, push, or pull up to 30-50 lbs. regularly from ground to waist or chest height; occasionally handle heavier items with assistance.
Responsiveness and Communication: Respond quickly to alarms and equipment sounds and communicate clearly in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Visual and Hearing Acuity: Sufficient vision and hearing, with or without correction, to safely navigate the work environment, detect hazards, and respond to equipment alarms or other auditory signals.
Working at Heights: Safely climb ladders and work at heights as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work in a manufacturing facility with active industrial equipment, varying temperatures, and noise levels.
Environments may be wet, damp, or cool (35°–45°F).
Areas may include flashing/strobe lights and strong magnetic fields that could impact certain medically implanted devices.

Benefits:

401(k) with matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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entry level production operator jobs in holland, mi

Technical Food Production 1st Shift

Entry Level Warehouse Worker

Operator

Holland Assembly Position (Temp-to-Hire Opportunity)

Production Operator I - 1st shift

Production Operator - Nights

Toolmaker Pre-Apprentice

Transfer Press Operator

PRESS OPERATOR - PRODUCTION SUPPORT - 3rd shift

Press Brake Setup Technician/Trainer

CNC Operator I- Machined Core (Weekend Shift)

Machine Operator III - 3rd shift

Accurpress Press Brake Setup Operator

Laser Operator - 3rd shift - Experienced

Machine Operator

Folder Gluer Operator

Technical Food Production 2nd Shift

Technical Food Production 3rd Shift

LK Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - Zeeland, MI

Machine Operator - Weekend Shift

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