Production Operator - Entry | 3rd Shift

Location

Downers Grove, Illinois

Production Operator - Entry

Base rate per hour: $21.00

3rd shift, generally starts as early as 9:45 PM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Good attendance and punctuality required.

Responsibilities include operating, setting up, and adjusting the Moulder, maintaining proper molding of dough, lifting up to 15 lbs, keeping conveyors, following HACCP/CTS/GMP/JSA standards, assisting other Line 3 positions, operating the Pan Feeder, and other tasks as requested. May also be assigned to various makeup and packaging positions such as Makeup helper, Break Lunch Relief, Moulder Operator, Divider Operator, Oven Operator, Lidder, Pan Operator/Pan Area, Slicer/Feeder, Bagger, Caser, or Packaging helper.

Responsibilities involve monitoring bags, quality of product and packaging, speed, manual dexterity, bending, lifting, and operating the bagger and kwik‑lok machines, case product, ensuring proper packaging and quality checks.

• Strong decision making and communication skills.
• Food safety awareness and compliance with HACCP, CTS, SOP, Safety, GMP, and JSA procedures.
• Formula control and label management expertise.
• Maintain 5S cleanliness and housekeeping standards.

Two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Stand for extended periods.
• Use hands, fingers, arms to manipulate products.
• Walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies.

Near moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, high noise, forklift traffic, wet environments. Must comply with safety regulations and use prescribed safety equipment.

Competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits starting on the first day of employment. 90‑day evaluation period and requirement to stay one year.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.