Packaging Operator 2nd Shift

Campbell's•Downers Grove, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator works in various makeup and packaging positions to help bakery production run safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The role supports producing, packaging, and preparing bakery products while meeting food safety, operational, and production requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and food quality are essential. The position is based in Downers Grove, Illinois, and is listed as second shift. Work generally starts as early as 1:45 PM and continues until production is finished; start times and hours may vary based on production schedules, holidays, and staffing needs. Overtime and weekend work may be required. Strong attendance and punctuality are essential. Employees must remain in position for at least one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period. The operator works closely with Bake Shop supervision and production, makeup, packaging, quality, and plant team members. Success requires clear communication, teamwork, flexibility, and promptly raising and resolving production, safety, food safety, and quality concerns. Individual base pay depends on work location and factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other compensation. Competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits begin on the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong decision-making and communication skills, including the ability to use good judgment and promptly communicate issues to supervision.
Ability to understand and consistently follow food safety, quality, formula-control, and operating requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a changing, fast-paced production environment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and use hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle products, and operate or manipulate materials and equipment.
Ability to walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
Ability to use appropriate senses to identify and troubleshoot operational problems.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull wheeled pan trucks weighing up to 1,500 pounds.
Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and vibration, and in environments that may include fumes, airborne particles, temperature extremes, high industrial noise, forklift traffic, and wet conditions.
Ability to use prescribed personal protective equipment, which may include safety eyewear, safety shields, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, and approved footwear.
Ability to work overtime when required to support operations.
Commitment to complying with HACCP, CTS, SOP, GMP, JSA, 5S, safety, allergen-control, traceability, and other applicable plant standards and procedures.
Strong attendance and punctuality; employees must remain in position for a minimum of one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in bakery, food manufacturing, packaging, or production operations.
Experience operating bakery makeup or packaging equipment such as dividers, moulders, ovens, proofers, slicers, baggers, or Kwik Lok equipment.
Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, 5S, allergen control, lot-code traceability, and food-manufacturing quality systems.
Experience working in a high-speed production environment.
Knowledge of product centerlining, formula control, packaging codes, label management, or production troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Work in makeup and packaging positions as operational needs require, including roles such as Makeup Helper, Moulder Operator, Divider Operator, Oven Operator, Lidder, Pan Operator/Pan Area, Slicer/Feeder, Bagger, Caser, or Packaging Helper.
Rack and unrack products to support production flow.
Operate assigned production and packaging equipment, including bagger and Kwik Lok equipment.
Feed product into slicer or bagger flights and package finished product into baskets or cases while maintaining required line speed.
Monitor bags, packaging materials, product codes, and finished products for quality, accuracy, proper wrapping, and packaging.
Follow the code board to help ensure accurate product coding and traceability.
Maintain specified product weights when operating the divider.
Set up ovens and proofers according to product centerlining and CTS requirements.
Follow formula specifications and established procedures to maintain product quality and accurate label contents.
Identify operational or quality issues, exercise sound judgment, and promptly communicate concerns to supervision.
Complete required daily communication boards.
Maintain awareness of contamination risks, allergen controls, lot-code traceability, and other food safety requirements.
Follow HACCP, CTS, SOP, GMP, JSA, safety, and other applicable plant procedures and standards.
Maintain the work area according to 5S cleanliness, housekeeping, and organizational standards.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow plant safety requirements and operating procedures.
Assist other positions and production areas when needed, adapt to changing production priorities, and work overtime when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.