1st Shift Bakery Machine Operator - High-Volume Production

UrbanFarmer LLC.; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Farmer is hiring a 1st Shift Bakery Machine Operator in Manteno, IL. The role requires hands-on operation of advanced food manufacturing equipment, including VEMAG extruder, crimper, JDD bagger, and inline pressing systems.

You will ensure quality and safety standards, manage line speed and settings, perform routine maintenance, and document production data in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in mechanical equipment preferred.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and basic maintenance skills.
• Ability to read and follow instructions; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate VEMAG dough extruder to portion and deposit dough with consistent weights.
• Crimp and seal pizza snacks using the crimper machine and ensure seal integrity.
• Package product with the JDD bagger ensuring proper sealing and fill weights.
• Monitor Inline Pressing System for dough throughput, pressure, and alignment to maintain uniform crusts.
• Operate industrial ovens to control baking temperatures and product quality.
• Manage Texwrap systems for shrink wrapping and packaging accuracy.
• Oversee ADCO automated packaging machines for end-of-line packaging.
• Run Combi automated case erectors to build cases efficiently for packaging.
• Operate coding and label applicator for accurate dates and product codes.
• Use 3M tapper to seal cases with consistent tape application.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in mechanical equipment

Tools

VEMAG Extruder

Crimper Machine

JDD Bagger

Inline Pressing System

Industrial Ovens

Texwrap Systems

ADCO Packaging Machines

Combi Case Erectors

Coding & Label Applicator

3M Tapper

Job description

Urban Farmer is hiring a 1st Shift Bakery Machine Operator in Manteno, IL. The role requires hands-on operation of advanced food manufacturing equipment, including VEMAG extruder, crimper, JDD bagger, and inline pressing systems.

You will ensure quality and safety standards, manage line speed and settings, perform routine maintenance, and document production data in a fast-paced bakery environment.