3rd Shift Production

Aapstaff; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aapstaff in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a Production Operator in the Solutions Department to support blending, scaling, and packaging of custom dry and liquid premixes. This on-site role requires following customer specs, work orders, and regulatory standards in a fast-paced food-grade environment.

You will read recipes, operate blending and packaging equipment, verify materials, and ensure accurate labeling and traceability across shifts while upholding GMP and HACCP protocols and documenting

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in food manufacturing or related environments preferred.
• Ability to read blending sheets and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Blending & batch processing following exact recipes and routings.
• Operate packaging equipment, verify labels and traceability.
• Maintain GMP, HACCP, and safety practices; document batches.
• Sanitation, line clearance, and basic equipment maintenance tasks.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Interpret SDS and work orders

Basic math for scaling weights

Attention to detail

Teamwork and cross-shift communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description: Production Operator – Solutions Department

Location: Carol Stream, IL (On-site) (3rd) 10 pm – 6:30 am

Job Summary

Unlock your potential. The company is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. The Production Operator in our Solutions department plays a critical role in the scaling, blending, and packaging of custom dry and liquid nutritional premixes. Operating in a fast-paced, food-grade manufacturing environment, this position is responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured strictly according to customer specifications, work orders, and strict regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Blending & Batch Processing
   1. Execute Work Orders: Follow exact recipe blend sheets and production routers to scale, weigh, and stage raw food/nutritional ingredients.
   2. Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor industrial blending and mixing equipment, ensuring uniform distribution and product integrity.
   3. Material Verification: Confirm lot numbers, expiration dates, and item numbers of raw materials before introducing them into the blending process.
2. Packaging & Equipment Control
   1. Machine Operation: Operate and troubleshoot specialized packaging equipment, including auger fillers, bagging systems, pouch fillers, sealers, and weight-verification systems.
   2. Labeling & Traceability: Ensure proper labeling, lot coding, and container identification are accurately applied to finished goods.
   3. Palletizing: Assist in stack preparation, palletizing, and wrapping finished products for warehouse transport.
3. Quality Assurance & Food Safety
   1. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain absolute compliance with FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC standards.
   2. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Adhere strictly to all plant GMPs and HACCP protocols to prevent cross-contamination.
   3. Documentation: Accurately complete batch records, downtime logs, weight checks, and material usage adjustments in real-time.
4. Sanitation & Workplace Safety
   1. Line Clearance: Perform thorough equipment washdowns, sanitization, and line clearance protocols between product changeovers to avoid allergen contamination.
   2. OSHA Standards: Comply with all occupational health and safety regulations, including proper chemical handling and machine guarding.
5. 5S Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing, chemical blending, or pharmaceutical production environments is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret blending sheets, work orders, and safety data sheets (SDS). Basic mathematical proficiency for inventory and scaling weights.
• Attention to Detail: High precision in following multi-step formulations and verifying long lot sequences.
• Teamwork: Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across shifts.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Heavy Lifting: Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 55 lbs (25 kg) independently.
• Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and squat for extended periods over an 8- to 12-hour shift.
• Environment: Comfortable working in a facility that processes raw dry powder ingredients, which may cause moderate airborne dust particles and strong food/flavor aromas.
• PPE Requirements: Must be willing and able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including plant-issued scrubs, hairnets, beard covers, lab coats, face masks/respirators (if required), and steel-toed boots.