Evening Machine Operator - Food Production & Safety

Pures Food Specialties, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pures Food Specialties, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and monitor production equipment, follow recipes and safety procedures, and complete required documentation. The role requires standing for the shift, lifting up to 50 pounds, and flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include reading production specifications, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring traceability with lot numbers. Training on safety, GMP, and HACCP will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: No specific educational requirements.
• Experience: Prior experience operating and maintaining production equipment required.
• EEO: Company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixers, timers, batch recipe systems, digital scales, and other production equipment.
• Read, follow recipes and specifications; ensure safety and food safety standards.
• Follow FIFO and document lot numbers and production information.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe; report issues to supervisor.
• Stand for the entire shift; lift up to 50 pounds; work weekends/holidays as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Production equipment (mixers, scales)

Job description

Description

Job Description

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment, following recipes and safety procedures, completing required documentation, and keeping the work area clean and organized.

Machine Operator – Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Understand and follow all Food Safety, GMP, allergen, HACCP, food defense, and SQF requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow production recipes and specifications.
• Mix doughs according to established recipes and procedures.
• Operate mixers, timers, batch recipe systems, digital scales, and other assigned production equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic process-related issues within established recipe and production guidelines.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures and accurately document lot numbers and production information.
• Clean and refill ingredient bins and ensure bins are labeled with the correct lot numbers.
• Monitor and assist with upstream and downstream equipment to maintain continuous production.
• Properly clean mixers, equipment, and work areas during and after production runs and changeovers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Immediately report food safety, quality, equipment, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow supervisor direction and support other members of the shift as needed.
• Must be able to stand for the entire shift and regularly climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and assist in other departments as needed.
• Attend all required safety, food safety, GMP, and other company training.

Shift Hours

3:00PM-11:00PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: No specific educational requirements.

Experience: Previous experience operating and maintaining production equipment and ensuring efficient operation of the production line is required.

EEO Statement:

Pure's Food Specialties is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.