General Labor-Packaging-3rd Shift

Ferrara • Itasca, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the ability to work overtime, which may include varying start times, end times, and weekends depending on business needs. The employee will fill packaged bags and/or boxes into display shippers at established standards for personnel safety, food safety, and performance.

Requirements

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and keep up with the line speeds in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and write English
• High school Diploma or GED
• Ensures compliance with SQF, and other relevant standards
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production
• Promotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
• Ability to work scheduled shift and overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic form and fill packaging machine to pack quality bag and unit boxes
• Support the following machines and product lines: Bulk, FLP, Do-Boy, Treatsize, and Bagger 5, based on business need.
• Perform necessary quality checks
• Minimize scrap rate at all times
• Monitor quality of packaged goods for proper code dates, seam seals, registration, graphic clarity, hole punches, product mix weights, product placement in packaging units, product orientation, and dust levels to assure each meets product quality
• Count candy packages to assure proper quantity in each display
• Computer-data entry and report requests
• Track, report, and record down time
• Life and move filled shippers to a finished product conveyor
• Maintain clean work area utilizing daily GMP checklist
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and manually lift ingredients or finished products

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO)
• Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED