Machine Operator - Weekends

MACHINE OPERATOR- FOOD MANUFACTURING (Weekends) (#RHP-3011)

Pay Rate: $21.55 (Overtime always available)

Location: Niles, IL 

Schedule: Friday – Sunday | 5:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Shift: 13.5-hour days (3 days per week)

Requirements: Resume / Interview / Background Check / Drug Test / H.S. Diploma or GED / Authorization to work in the U. S.

Our client is looking for a dependable, hands-on Machine Operator to join its Niles food manufacturing team. This position involves operating and monitoring production equipment, performing changeovers, making basic adjustments, and ensuring products meet quality and food safety standards.

Operators will work with Pre-Whip, Liquid, and Palletizer equipment and may assist in other production areas as needed. This is a fast-paced environment where teamwork, safety, and attention to detail are important.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment, including Pre-Whip, Liquid, and Palletizer machines.
• Perform equipment changeovers and make adjustments to maintain production flow and product quality.
• Monitor product weights, packaging, and date codes for accuracy.
• Perform routine quality checks and complete production paperwork.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report problems to maintenance or supervisors.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and maintain an organized work area.
• Assist with ingredient handling, tank cleaning, and other production duties as needed.
• Help in other production areas when additional coverage is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of food manufacturing  experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate production machinery.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete production records.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and move throughout the facility for 13 or more hours.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull mixing bowls weighing up to 55 lbs.
• Comfortable working around production machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hearing protection, hairnets, and uniforms.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client  is a family-owned food manufacturing company with more than 80 years of history. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, quality, and opportunities to learn different areas of production.

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