3rd Shift Production Job Carol Stream area,Illinois USA,Manufacturing / Production

Job Description:

Production Operator – Solutions Department

Location:

Carol Stream, IL (On-site) (3rd) 10 pm – 6:30 am

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications & Skills

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.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

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.