Production Line

Highland Baking Company • Northbrook, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Highland Baking Company is seeking energetic and dependable individuals to join our Northbrook team as full-time Production Line Workers. This position supports our commercial bakery operations by preparing dough for baking, handling trays and pans, inspecting products, and maintaining a clean and safe production area.

Requirements

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn how to operate production equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hours.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, twist, squat, push, and pull.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work around ovens, conveyor systems, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing or food-production experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and workplace-safety practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place and organize dough on trays and pans for proper baking.
• Load and unload trays and pans from conveyor systems.
• Operate and monitor assigned production equipment.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Set up and operate topping dispensers when required.
• Clean, organize, and stack trays and pans for reuse.
• Move stacked pans and materials using a manual pallet jack.
• Assist with lifting and handling ingredient containers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, food-safety, quality, and workplace-safety requirements.
• Report equipment, product-quality, and safety concerns to a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and other insurance benefits
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Medical and parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed