Production Operator I - 1st Shift 391

NOW Health Group INC•Bloomingdale, IL

2h•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator I operates packaging and processing equipment and production lines according to established standards. The role sets up, runs, and adjusts machines; performs sanitation and equipment changeovers; conducts quality checks; and carries out general utility responsibilities. The operator must be certified in one to three Packaging and/or Processing areas and able to work in both the 391 and 395 Bloomingdale manufacturing facilities, in Packaging and Processing. The role performs line and equipment operations and changeovers within required timelines while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency goals. It includes preparing and cleaning work areas, sanitizing food-contact surfaces, ensuring materials are available, troubleshooting equipment, performing minor maintenance, and escalating mechanical issues when needed. The operator conducts pre-flight checklists, records daily work, participates in pre-shift huddles and continuous-improvement activities, and may train employees on basic manufacturing processes. Packaging duties include inspecting filled containers and finished product, assisting coworkers with machine setup and cleaning, and stacking, marking, packing, and transporting finished product. Processing duties include inspecting and weighing ingredients, mixing and processing batches according to instructions, using production equipment, documenting item and lot information, labeling bulk containers, and coordinating with Quality Control and R&D. General utility duties include tracking and moving inventory and materials, inspecting for damage, verifying orders and quantities, using scanners and material-handling equipment, and storing products appropriately. The position requires professional communication, accurate documentation and data entry, basic math and problem-solving skills, mechanical troubleshooting ability, teamwork, flexibility to work in different work centers, and safe operation of powered industrial trucks and other equipment. The work involves standing and walking, stairs and ladders, crouching or half-kneeling, reaching, and regularly lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds. The operator works around moving machinery, ingredients and airborne particles, allergens, moderately loud noise, and designated areas with strong magnetic fields. Week one of training is on first shift for all production new hires; the posting does not specify the regular shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification as a Machine Operator in one to three Packaging and/or Processing areas, in any combination.
Ability, demonstrated through certification, to operate packaging and processing equipment to established standards; set up, run, and adjust machines; conduct timely quality checks; perform minor maintenance; complete paperwork accurately; and sanitize and change over equipment.
Solid knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing processes, with the ability to troubleshoot equipment.
Ability to consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
Good problem-solving and time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate urgency, and change tasks or work centers as business needs require.
Strong teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and quality-of-work skills.
Ability to train employees on basic departmental manufacturing processes, including machine setup and operation, paperwork, GMPs, and safety.
Ability to work in Packaging and Processing at both the 391 and 395 Bloomingdale manufacturing facilities.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks and other equipment and maintain required certifications.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively verbally and in writing; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, correspondence, and SOPs; and complete required written and electronic reports truthfully and legibly.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; understand weights and measures; use digital and balancing scales; and calculate rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using common sense and good problem-solving skills.
Basic understanding of mechanical principles and ability to troubleshoot and adjust machines.
Ability to operate hand-operated electronic lifting equipment (Interthor) and obtain certification to operate powered pallet jacks and Interthor stackers.
Basic computer and data-entry skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, to support the business.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including regularly standing and walking; ascending and descending stairs and ladders; handling objects; crouching or half-kneeling; reaching; lifting up to 50 pounds; pushing and pulling pallet jacks; and reaching up to 78 inches.
Compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies, and conduct that supports the company’s core values.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating blending/processing and/or packaging machines or equipment.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Operate packaging and processing lines and equipment; set up, run, adjust, clean, and change over equipment according to work instructions, standards, and SOPs.
Meet required timelines and consistently achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals; identify and resolve setup and changeover issues.
Prepare work areas at the start of shifts and clean them at the end of shifts or production runs; sanitize food-contact surfaces between product changes.
Ensure required materials and supplies are available, using certified lift trucks, hand jacks, and other equipment as appropriate.
Troubleshoot equipment, make adjustments according to work standards, clean and assemble equipment, and perform minor machine maintenance; escalate mechanical issues to Maintenance when necessary.
Conduct regular quality checks and inspect ingredients, filled containers, and finished product to confirm they meet specifications.
Perform pre-flight checklists and reduce downtime by completing tasks promptly, safely, and efficiently.
Train employees as needed on basic manufacturing processes, machine setup and operation, paperwork, GMPs, and safety.
Submit daily reports of duties performed and accurately complete production tickets, mix tickets, logbooks, sanitation paperwork, and electronic tracking records.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety; participate in root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement initiatives and help implement improvements.
Attend and participate in pre-shift huddles; follow safety requirements, pre-shift stretching, GMP requirements, SOPs, and work instructions.
In Packaging, inspect filled containers and finished product, assist coworkers with machine setup and cleaning, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished product.
In Processing, inspect products for identity and impurities; weigh and mix ingredients; follow batch instructions and notify the supervisor, lead, or R&D of concerns with instructions.
Operate processing equipment as directed, including reactors, blenders, mixers, Fitzmill, metal detector, sifter, roller compactor, rotary press, oscillating granulator, and tote tumbler.
Label bulk containers and communicate with Quality Control and R&D to ensure correct raw-material quantities and recommend product improvements.
Track inventory and materials needed for production; help order and deliver inventory where needed and inspect materials for damage, escalating issues to the supervisor and Quality Control.
Track and verify orders and product quantities, use handheld scanners to move inventory records, store products in appropriate locations, and transport materials and finished goods between departments.
Determine storage, identification, and stock locations with regard to temperature, humidity, height and weight limits, turnover, floor-loading capabilities, and available space.
Report workplace incidents and hazards promptly, communicate safety concerns, participate in safety activities, provide and accept peer feedback, and properly use and store required PPE.
Work in Packaging and Processing at both the 391 and 395 Bloomingdale manufacturing facilities.