Production Operator (3am-1:30pm)

Irca Group•Elk Grove Village, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator works as part of the Elk Grove Village team to produce bakery, pastry, and ice cream ingredients. Operators can learn multiple jobs and follow products as they are transformed from individual ingredients into finished products. The role includes mixing, extrusion, polishing, and catching processes, with safety, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality as top priorities. Attendance is an essential responsibility. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., working 10 hours per day. Overtime may be available as business demands, including consistent Friday and Saturday shifts. The Illinois base pay range is $20–$22 per hour. Local applicants only; relocation is not offered.

Requirements

Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to read, write, and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, quality documents, and related shipping documents.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Ability to roll drums weighing up to 300 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, twist, and reach.

Responsibilities

Read manufacturing orders and gather, measure, weigh, and document required ingredients.
Load ingredients into mixers, blend them according to specified times, and unload batches for transfer to the next process.
Process mixing batches through extrusion equipment and use product controls to conduct sensory checks against customer specifications.
Manage the transfer of finished product from extrusion and drying processes.
Load finished product into polishing pans and add liquid ingredients by hand or automation as part of the panning process.
Transfer finished product from extrusion processes using drums, carts, or trays to the next process.
Follow human safety, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality requirements.
Attend work as scheduled.
Use handheld devices to scan ingredient barcodes and enter quantities to maintain inventory accuracy.
Use powered hand trucks to move finished product to staging areas.
Perform lockout/tagout procedures to de-energize equipment during product unloading and mixer cleaning.
Use sifting equipment to screen finished product and ensure its size and shape meet customer specifications.