Packaging Operator 3rd Shift

Campbell's•Downers Grove, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Packaging Operator, you will help deliver safe, high-quality bakery products by supporting production, slicing, bagging, packaging, and material handling. You will operate and monitor production equipment, ensure products meet specifications, and follow food safety, quality, and operational standards. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and efficiency in a manufacturing environment. The position is located in Downers Grove, Illinois, and pays $23.00 per hour. The third shift generally starts as early as 9:45 PM and continues until work is finished; start times and hours may vary with production schedules, holidays, and staffing needs. Overtime and weekend work may be needed. Strong attendance and punctuality are essential. Employees must remain in the position for at least one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period. You will work with production supervisors and team members, packaging and processing operators, sanitation teams, quality assurance partners, maintenance technicians, and plant leadership and operations teams. The company offers competitive health, dental, 401k, and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills and sound decision-making abilities.
Ability to follow detailed operating procedures, product specifications, and food safety requirements.
Understanding of food safety, product quality, allergen control, and lot-code traceability.
Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively after training.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to safely move heavy loads using wheeled carts, racks, dollies, or pan trucks.
Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment, industrial noise, temperature variations, and other manufacturing conditions.
Ability to wear required PPE and follow safety requirements.
Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment.
Flexibility to work overtime and changing schedules as needed.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Strong attendance and punctuality; employees must remain in the position for a minimum of one year and complete a 90-day evaluation period.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of manufacturing, food production, bakery, packaging, or related industrial experience.
Experience operating slicers, baggers, packaging equipment, or other automated production machinery.
Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety programs, and quality systems.
Experience performing equipment changeovers, setup, and basic troubleshooting.
Familiarity with production documentation, coding systems, and manufacturing processes.
Previous experience in a high-volume production environment.
Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing production priorities and operational demands.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor bagging, slicing, packaging, and related production equipment to meet product specifications and production requirements.
Set up and adjust slicers, baggers, stackers, guides, paddles, flites, and related equipment to support product quality and operational efficiency.
Feed products into production equipment and monitor slicing, packaging, coding, and case counts for accuracy and consistency.
Case, rack, and un-rack products while maintaining required production line speeds.
Verify product codes, lot traceability information, and packaging requirements for each product run.
Perform product quality checks to confirm products meet specifications, appearance standards, and packaging requirements.
Maintain formula control and follow product specifications for labeling and quality compliance.
Support multiple production areas and rotate among bakery, packaging, and production assignments as needed.
Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, blade changes, troubleshooting, and operational adjustments.
Move materials, racks, baskets, pan trucks, and other production equipment safely throughout the facility.
Complete communication logs, production documentation, and daily communication board updates.
Maintain work areas in accordance with 5S standards and support housekeeping and sanitation initiatives.
Follow food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, SOP, CTS, JSA, and workplace safety requirements.
Assist production team members and perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations.
Work overtime and flexible schedules as required to meet operational needs.