City and State: Hebron, IL
Job Title: Production Associate (1st Shift)
Pay Rate: $19.00-$21.00/hour
Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Employment Type: Evaluation Hire
Summary:
Seeking a dependable and motivated Production Associate to support food manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves packaging, labeling, quality inspections, equipment cleanup, and assisting with multiple areas of production while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with batch making, packaging, sorting, labeling, and quality inspection of food products.
- Operate and support semi-automated production equipment, including bottling, filling, and repacking processes.
- Prepare products for distribution, wrap pallets, and utilize a pallet jack as needed.
- Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas following food safety and GMP requirements.
- Cross-train in multiple production functions and support additional operational tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and willing to learn new processes.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hairnets, and beard nets when applicable.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and problem-solving mindset.
Benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision/Eyewear plan
- IL Paid Leave Hours
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Referral bonuses
Why You'll Like This Position:
- Great work environment
- Friendly team atmosphere
- Music playing throughout the workday
- Employee ideas and improvements are welcomed
- Opportunity for growth and advancement
- Clean food production environment with pleasant aromas
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced production setting
- Semi-automated production line
- Food manufacturing environment
Dress Code / PPE Requirements:
- Safety glasses
- Steel-toe boots
- Jeans
- Hairnet
- Beard net (if applicable)
First Day Instructions:
- Report at 8:00 AM
- Free parking available
- Smoking permitted in designated areas only
- Bus line not available
- No handicap access
Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)
- Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
- Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
- Call or text at 815-788-8556
- Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118
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