Production Facility Operator - Wilmington, IL

Batory Foods•Wilmington, IL

About The Position

The Production Facility Operator prepares and blends raw materials; operates mixers, extruders, and other production equipment; handles materials manually and with pallet jacks or forklifts; cuts and trims products; packages finished products for shipment; and maintains accurate production logs. The role supports food-product preparation, processing, and packaging while following food-safety, quality, and workplace-safety procedures. Operators also help with equipment startup and shutdown, line changeovers, cleaning, and other production support tasks, including work on other production lines as operational needs require. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Strong work ethic and commitment to productivity, teamwork, and production goals.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules as business needs require.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
Willingness to wear required PPE and comply with food-safety requirements at all times.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions, production procedures, and quality standards.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment.
Forklift certification or experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist with startup, operation, and shutdown of production equipment.
Support the preparation, processing, and packaging of food products on the production line.
Prepare and blend raw materials; operate mixers and extruders; and perform cutting and trimming tasks.
Move, load, and unload materials manually and using pallet jacks and forklifts.
Package finished products for shipment and maintain accurate logs or records.
Monitor product quality and remove damaged or defective products from the line.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP guidelines, and food-safety requirements.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with food-safety standards.
Handle materials and products accurately during production and packaging.
Promptly report equipment issues, product concerns, and safety hazards to supervisors.
Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals and schedules.
Assist with line changeovers, cleaning, and other production support tasks as needed.
Support other production lines as operational needs require.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with food-safety requirements.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and operational objectives.