Processing Operator 3rd Shift

Campbell's•Downers Grove, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Operator supports Line 5 bakery production by helping keep operations safe, efficient, and consistent. The role involves handling dough and pans on a moving conveyor, monitoring product quality and processes, making basic equipment adjustments, and following exact formula, labeling, food-safety, and manufacturing procedures. Employees work within a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment and may assist other positions or production areas as operational needs change. The position is located in Downers Grove, Illinois, pays $23.00 per hour, and is assigned to the 3rd shift, which generally starts as early as 9:45 PM and continues until work 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 the position for at least one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period.

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 exercise good judgment and promptly communicate issues to supervision.
Ability to understand and consistently follow food-safety, quality, formula-control, and manufacturing procedures.
Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment and in environments that may include vibration, fumes or airborne particles, forklift traffic, wet conditions, temperature extremes, and high industrial noise levels.
Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly use hands, fingers, and arms to reach, feel product, and manipulate materials and equipment.
Ability to walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
Ability to use senses to identify and troubleshoot operational problems.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety requirements.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities and high-pressure situations.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Strong attendance and punctuality; must remain in the position for a minimum of one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a bakery, food-production, manufacturing, or similar high-speed production environment.
Experience working with conveyors or other production equipment.
Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, 5S, SOPs, allergen controls, lot-code traceability, and food-safety practices.
Experience identifying product defects and making basic production-equipment adjustments.

Responsibilities

Straighten dough in pans while working on a moving conveyor, using speed, accuracy, and manual dexterity.
Identify and remove defective product from the production line.
Rack product and pans weighing up to 20 pounds.
Set guides according to pan size and adjust equipment as needed.
Monitor product and processes to help maintain established quality standards.
Follow formula specifications and procedures to support product quality and accurate label management.
Comply with HACCP, CTS, SOP, Safety, GMP, and JSA procedures and standards.
Prevent product contamination by following food-safety practices, including allergen controls and lot-code traceability requirements.
Maintain the work area according to 5S cleanliness, housekeeping, and organizational standards.
Identify and resolve issues promptly, use sound judgment, and communicate concerns to supervision.
Complete required communication boards daily.
Follow plant safety requirements, operating procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Assist other production positions as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Work overtime when necessary to support operational requirements.