Bakery Production Operator - D Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Harvard, IL seeks a Bakery Production Operator for the D shift, 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday. Pay rate is $21.50 per hour plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential, totaling $23.50/hour.

This evaluation hire position supports safe, efficient production of pet treats in a growing facility. You will perform pre-operation checks, operate, maintain, clean and inspect machinery, troubleshoot basic issues,

Qualifications

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation checks and startup procedures on production equipment.
• Operate, maintain, clean, and inspect assigned machinery.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs, and changeovers.
• Follow safety standards and maintain a clean work environment.

Job description

City and State: Harvard, IL

Job Title: Bakery Production Operator - D Shift

Pay Rate: $21.50/hour + $2.00/hour shift differential ($23.50/hour total)

Schedule/Shift: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday, 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Employment Type: Evaluation Hire (Temp-to-Hire)

Summary: Join a growing food manufacturing team producing fresh pet treats for retailers worldwide. This role is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and cleaning production equipment while ensuring safe and efficient production processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation checks and startup procedures on production equipment.
• Operate, maintain, clean, and inspect assigned machinery.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs, and changeovers.
• Follow safety standards and maintain a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and pride in workmanship.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses