Production Associate

Production Associate

Job Description

As a Production Associate, you will operate and monitor production equipment in accordance with company standards. You will assist with mixing, packaging, and labeling food products, ensuring a high level of cleanliness and organization in the work area. You will follow all safety and quality guidelines, including HACCP and GMP standards, and perform routine checks to ensure product specifications are met.

Reporting any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors is also a key part of this role.

• Operate and monitor production equipment according to company standards.
• Assist with mixing, packaging, and labeling food products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Follow all safety and quality guidelines, including HACCP and GMP standards.
• Perform routine checks to ensure product specifications are met.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to work in a temperature‑controlled environment.

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or production preferred.
• Any previous GMP experience.
• Bilingual is preferred.

Join a global leader in food ingredient manufacturing, with opportunities to work in a dynamic and innovative environment. Benefit from working with a company that operates over 30 manufacturing facilities and 24 R&D labs worldwide, providing significant opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work in a clean, new facility within the food industry. The role requires working in a temperature‑controlled environment across three shifts: 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, and 11pm to 7am.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.