Production Technician AWS Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle•Rockford Township, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking an enthusiastic Production Technician to join our growing team. The shift for this role is the AWS Night Shift, from 5:30pm to 6:00am, working a 12-hour continental rotating schedule for the entire year, meaning you work half the year.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate and monitor manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
Ability to follow standardized work processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, food safety requirements, GMPs, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately complete quality checks, documentation, and system entries.
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Basic math skills, including working with measurements, counts, weights, and production records.
Ability to use computers, tablets, scanners, and manufacturing systems for data entry and recordkeeping.
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
Demonstrated accountability, reliability, and a commitment to producing quality work.
Ability to identify issues, escalate concerns appropriately, and support equipment care and operational excellence activities.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout a shift.
Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes as needed.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, heat, dust, moving equipment, ingredients, and packaging materials.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous manufacturing, food manufacturing, processing, packaging, machine operation, warehouse, or production experience preferred.
Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes as needed.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and adjust processing, packaging, and other production equipment to support safety, quality, and production goals.
Follow established operating procedures, food safety requirements, quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety protocols.
Handle ingredients, packaging materials, finished goods, and other production materials safely and accurately.
Perform equipment start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, sanitation activities, and shift handoffs.
Complete required quality checks to ensure products meet specifications for quality, consistency, packaging integrity, weights, counts, and code dates.
Monitor equipment performance and process conditions, identify issues, and make basic adjustments within established standards.
Troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues while escalating more complex concerns to the appropriate team members.
Accurately complete production records, quality documentation, sanitation logs, and system entries.
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area.
Support our Integrated Work Systems (IWS) operating model by following standard work, performing centerline checks, participating in daily direction-setting activities, identifying and escalating defects, and supporting basic equipment care activities.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and other teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives by sharing observations, documenting issues, and helping identify root causes.