Bakery Packing Operator - 2nd/3rd Shifts + Attendance Bonus

Highland-Baking-Company; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Time Attendance Bonus

Job summary

Highland Baking Company is seeking a Packing Line employee in Northbrook, IL to inspect, pack, and prepare finished bakery products while upholding food safety and quality standards. You will work as part of a fast-paced manufacturing team on 2nd and 3rd shifts, with overtime possible based on production needs.

The role requires the ability to operate packaging equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow strict safety protocols, including cGMPs and PPE.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn and safely operate packaging machines and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be dependable, attentive, accurate, and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished bakery products for quality and remove products that do not meet specifications.
• Place products onto conveyors, slicers, baggers, and other packaging equipment.
• Operate or assist with packaging machines and equipment as assigned.
• Pack finished products into properly labeled boxes or plastic trays.
• Stack finished cases according to product and pallet specifications.
• Move racks and products to the appropriate packing lines.
• Transport stacked products to the wrapping machine.
• Transport wrapped pallets to the Shipping staging area for QA inspection and release to the freezer.
• Clean trays, molds, pans, equipment, and work areas as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and production procedures.
• Report food safety, product quality, or workplace safety concerns immediately to a supervisor or member of management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Communication

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Tools

Packaging machines

Conveyors

Labeling equipment

Job description

Highland Baking Company is seeking a Packing Line employee in Northbrook, IL to inspect, pack, and prepare finished bakery products while upholding food safety and quality standards. You will work as part of a fast-paced manufacturing team on 2nd and 3rd shifts, with overtime possible based on production needs.

The role requires the ability to operate packaging equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow strict safety protocols, including cGMPs and PPE.