Packaging Operator (1st Shift)

Cook County, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 17 - 20

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A packaging operator is a professional who works in manufacturing or industrial settings operating and monitoring machinery to produce goods. They are responsible for setting up adjusting maintaining and troubleshooting the equipment to ensure efficient and safe production and must have the ability to work in a safe manner follow safety guidelines.

Understand and follow Food Safety policies.

Must be willing to work flexible schedules and work in other departments including weekends and holidays

Ability to read and understand recipes.

Ability to troubleshoot process related issues within the boundaries of the recipe

Ability to use digital scales and have a working knowledge of scale functions.

Ability to mix doughs according to recipe. Have a working knowledge of the mixer using the time and batch recipe system

Follow FIFO (First in First Out) Mix lot number and documentation accuracy.

Clean & Refill ingredient bins and label the bins with the correct lot number.

Ability to work in a standing position for entire shift and climb steps and ladders.

Monitors and assists with equipment upstream/downstream to ensure continuous operation.

Ability to clean mixers work areas properly during and after production runs or changeovers

Maintain a clean organized and safe work area

Observe all plant safety GMP and allergen procedures and attend appropriate training sessions

Responsible for manufacturing distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices allergen controls food defense HACCP and SQF requirements

Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor

Follow supervisors directives and be able to support the shift team as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

PREFERRED SKILLS

Must be able to communicate with others as well as management

Must understand FDA guidelines and company policies.

Mathematical skills

Work Environment & Physical demands

This position works in a manufacturing facility and requires standing bending climbing or walking 80% of the time

Must frequently twist bend and stoop when performing work tasks.

Frequently carry or lift 50 pounds or more.

Travel Required

No travel is required for this job.

Benefits:

Healthcare coverage including medical dental and vision

401k Plan

Short term disability available

Paid holidays vacation and paid sick leave

EEO Statement

Pures is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring training promotion and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Salary Description

$17.75 - $20.00