JOB DETAILS
Downstream Operator | AWS, Night Shift
CompanyGehl Food & Beverage
LocationLathrop
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 4, 2026
About The Company
Gehl Foods is a leader in ready-to-serve “aseptic” foods & beverages that lock in dairy freshness without refrigeration.
Under its Gehl’s® brand and many private labels, the company serves over 200,000 retailers, foodservice operators and distributors throughout the US. Gehl Foods also serves as a strategic partner and major contract manufacturer for several global brands.
About the Role
Description
Now Hiring: Downstream Operator
Shift/Schedule: Alternative Work Schedule 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Pay: Base + Shift Differential = $19.50/hour (+ based on experience)
Why join our team?
- Need cash before payday? We’ve got you covered with on demand pay
- Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
- Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities
What You’ll Do
- Operate and monitor fillers, cappers, labelers, case packers, and palletizers
- Perform line changeovers, startups, and shutdowns
- Check product quality (fill, seal, code dates, packaging)
- Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and support maintenance when needed
- Keep accurate production and quality records
- Maintain a clean, safe, and food-safe work area
Requirements
What You'll Need
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred (aseptic a plus)
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn equipment quickly
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety/food quality
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work 12-hour shifts, including weekends
Key Skills
Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingMechanical AptitudeAttention To DetailSafetyQuality ControlEquipment TroubleshootingProduction Record Keeping
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageLogisticsTradesEngineering
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision401(k) MatchGenerous PTOHolidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Downstream Operator will operate and monitor various packaging equipment and perform line changeovers. They will also check product quality and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
301
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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