Manufacturing Operator I
On-siteElk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Operate primary packaging equipment including handling, forming, sealing, weighing, and discharge systems while selecting recipes, adjusting scales, and maintaining approved centerline settings. Perform routine inspections, troubleshoot common issues like film tracking and seal defects, and conduct safe startup and shutdown procedures. Execute autonomous maintenance, create finished good lot codes, and complete quality checks and documentation. Maintain 5S standards, supply materials, and enforce safety and food safety protocols including GMP, SQF, and HACCP training. Report machine deficiencies to Maintenance and escalate issues using the help chain. Work 8–12 hour shifts in a warehouse environment with potential weekend availability and cross-facility travel.
Required Qualifications
- 0-2 years Operator experience
- Average math skills and proven ability to perform tasks
- Ability to read and interpret company documents
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels
- Mechanical or machine operation experience
- Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
- Participate in company GMP walks
- Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring
- This position may require the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business
- This position may require the employee to work at other facilities than their own to meet the needs of the business
- Working Shifts between 8 and 12 hours
- Able to work in a facility where milk, eggs, peanuts, soy and/or wheat allergens are processed, with or without accommodation
- Active position that requires standing, walking, reaching, and bending
- Able to operate industrial equipment and company specific equipment
- Associate must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
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