Full-Time

Operator

Van Drunen Farms

Van Drunen Farms

201-500 employees

Manufactures dried and frozen whole-food ingredients.

Compensation Overview

$20.15 - $22.20/hr

Crown Point, IN, USA

In Person

The posting indicates positions are available on all three shifts.

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
GMP

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Requirements
  • At least six months of production experience or equivalent training.
  • Basic math and reading skills, including the ability to count and track inventory.
  • Familiarity with safety equipment and procedures, including respirators, hearing protection, and eye protection.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, climbing, and pushing equipment.
  • Comfort working in varied environments, including dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, or loud conditions.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment, including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.
Responsibilities
  • Start up, operate, and adjust production equipment safely and precisely.
  • Perform quality checks and sanitation tasks using approved tools and cleaning agents.
  • Support the growth of teammates and new hires by modeling positive workplace behaviors.
  • Communicate across teams and raise safety or quality concerns when needed.
  • Partner with other departments to improve efficiency and workplace safety.
  • Participate in scheduled cleaning routines and team safety meetings.
  • Conduct Critical Control Point checks and follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
  • Perform other duties as needed to support production goals, safety standards, and continuous improvement.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures to maintain safety and quality standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Forklift experience.

Van Drunen Farms supplies and manufactures dried and frozen whole food ingredients for food and beverage products. Their offerings include fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredients, and they can create custom ingredient solutions to fit a brand’s specific product needs. The products are used by manufacturers to easily incorporate more fruits and vegetables into foods and drinks, with options ranging from ready-to-use dried or frozen forms to tailored blends. Compared with competitors, the company emphasizes a 50-year track record, a values-driven culture (humility, integrity, passion, excellence), and being part of the Van Drunen Family of Companies with a commitment to helping people and communities, plus a connection to FutureCeuticals. The goal is to help people eat healthier by making it easier and more enjoyable to include fruits and vegetables in daily diets, while delivering world-class products and profitable growth for customers.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Momence, Illinois

Founded

1977

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • NatureKnit's January 2026 Frontiers in Nutrition study strengthened prebiotic credibility.
  • FutureCeuticals joined the Global Prebiotic Association on February 2, 2026.
  • Van Drunen Farms continues hiring in Momence and Crown Point, signaling active production demand.

What critics are saying

  • NatureKnit still faces patents and clinical proof scrutiny after its 2026 science push.
  • The 2022 Tuthill fire exposed single-site operational fragility across Momence production.
  • Exclusivity around CognatiQ and NeuroFactor makes FutureCeuticals' IP portfolio a litigation magnet.

What makes Van Drunen Farms unique

  • NatureKnit pairs intact fiber with polyphenols across fruit and vegetable matrices.
  • FutureCeuticals resolved its coffee-fruit IP dispute with Aura Scientific in September 2026.
  • Van Drunen Farms operates seven facilities plus 1,750 acres, backing supply control.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

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401(k) Retirement Plan

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Sep 1st, 2022
Van Drunen Farms launches NatureKnit ingredients

Van Drunen Farms has introduced NatureKnit ingredients that deliver plant-based, intact dietary fiber and polyphenols to the gut.