1st Shift General Labor

Job Description:

General Labor / Production Associate

Location:

Streamwood, IL 60107 Job Type: Full-time

Shift: 1st Shift (6am – 2:30pm)
Pay Rate: $15.00

We are seeking reliable, hard-working General Laborers / Production Associates to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the daily operations of our blending, mixing, and packaging lines. This is a physically demanding position that requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and food manufacturing hygiene standards (GMPs).

• Material Handling:
  Load, unload, and stage raw baking ingredients (such as flour, sugar, and specialty powders).
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients according to batch sheets.
• Production Support:
  Safely dump ingredients into industrial mixers and blenders according to standard operating procedures.
• Packaging & Labeling:
  Operate packaging equipment to fill bags, boxes, or totes with finished product.
• Ensure proper sealing and apply accurate, legible product identification and barcode labels.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness:
  Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift. Wash, sanitize, and prepare equipment for product changeovers in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF standards.
• Warehouse Assistance:
  Use manual or electric pallet jacks to move finished pallets to designated warehouse or staging areas.
• Safety Compliance:
  Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), safety glasses, and steel-toed boots. Follow all facility safety rules to prevent accidents.

• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment is preferred; food manufacturing or commercial baking experience is a major plus.
• Physical Stamina:
  Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and push/pull up to 50 lbs throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach continuously.
• Skills:
  
  Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication) for measuring weights and checking codes. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, mixing instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Environment:
  Comfortable working in a food-production facility that handles finely powdered ingredients (dust mask options provided) and experiencing fluctuating temperatures.
• Reliability:
  Punctual and dependable attendance is required. Must have reliable transportation to the Streamwood facility.