Cold-Environment Machine Operator – 2nd Shift (Temp-to-Hire)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Crest Hill is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift in a cold production environment. This full-time, temp-to-hire role involves operating production equipment, supporting packaging, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will train on the 1st shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) for 30–60 days, then move to 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) with 35–50 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Basic English communication skills required.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Previous manufacturing, machine operating, or production experience is preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, regulations, and PPE requirements.
• Adhere to GMPs and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Set up, change over, adjust, troubleshoot, repair, and operate production machinery and equipment.
• Ensure equipment is operating properly and ready for production startup.
• Monitor product flow and make machine adjustments as needed to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Perform process control checks and quality inspections.
• Operate date coders and verify code dates on products and cases.
• Report equipment issues, quality concerns, and production challenges to supervisors.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, facility safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Clean and sanitize equipment using approved sanitation practices.
• Assist Quality Assurance with product sampling and other assigned duties.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area throughout the shift.

Skills

Basic English

Repetitive tasks

Attendance

Safety procedures

Manufacturing experience (preferred)

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Crest Hill is seeking a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift in a cold production environment. This full-time, temp-to-hire role involves operating production equipment, supporting packaging, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will train on the 1st shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) for 30–60 days, then move to 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) with 35–50 hours per week.