1st Shift Production

Job Description:

Production Operator – Solutions Department

Location:

Carol Stream, IL (On-site)

Shifts:

(1st) 6 am – 2:30 pm, (2nd) 2 pm – 10:30 pm, (3rd) 10 pm – 6:30 am

Unlock your potential. The company is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. The Production Operator in our Solutions department plays a critical role in the scaling, blending, and packaging of custom dry and liquid nutritional premixes. Operating in a fast-paced, food-grade manufacturing environment, this position is responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured strictly according to customer specifications, work orders, and strict regulatory standards.

• 1. Blending & Batch Processing Execute Work Orders:
  Follow exact recipe blend sheets and production routers to scale, weigh, and stage raw food/nutritional ingredients. Equipment Operation:
  Set up, operate, and monitor industrial blending and mixing equipment, ensuring uniform distribution and product integrity. Material Verification:
  Confirm lot numbers, expiration dates, and item numbers of raw materials before introducing them into the blending process.
• 2. Packaging & Equipment Control Machine Operation:
  Operate and troubleshoot specialized packaging equipment, including auger fillers, bagging systems, pouch fillers, sealers, and weight-verification systems. Labeling & Traceability:
  Ensure proper labeling, lot coding, and container identification are accurately applied to finished goods. Palletizing:
  Assist in stack preparation, palletizing, and wrapping finished products for warehouse transport.
• 3. Quality Assurance & Food Safety Regulatory Compliance:
  Maintain absolute compliance with FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC standards. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP):
  Adhere strictly to all plant GMPs and HACCP protocols to prevent cross-contamination. Documentation:
  Accurately complete batch records, downtime logs, weight checks, and material usage adjustments in real-time.
• 4. Sanitation & Workplace Safety Line Clearance:
  Perform thorough equipment washdowns, sanitization, and line clearance protocols between product changeovers to avoid allergen contamination. OSHA Standards:
  Comply with all occupational health and safety regulations, including proper chemical handling and machine guarding. 5S Maintenance:
  Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment at all times.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing, chemical blending, or pharmaceutical production environments is highly preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret blending sheets, work orders, and safety data sheets (SDS). Basic mathematical proficiency for inventory and scaling weights.
• Attention to Detail:
  High precision in following multi-step formulations and verifying long lot sequences.
• Teamwork:
  Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across shifts.

• Heavy Lifting:
  Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 55 lbs (25 kg) independently.
• Stamina:
  Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and squat for extended periods over an 8- to 12-hour shift.
• Environment:
  Comfortable working in a facility that processes raw dry powder ingredients, which may cause moderate airborne dust particles and strong food/flavor aromas.
• PPE Requirements:
  Must be willing and able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including plant-issued scrubs, hairnets, beard covers, lab coats, face masks/respirators (if required), and steel-toed boots.