Extrusion Operator - 3rd shift

Doumak, Inc.; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Safety bonus

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Retention bonus

Job summary

Doumak, Inc., The Marshmallow Company, is hiring an Extrusion Operator for the 3rd shift in Bensenville, IL. You will oversee the extrusion process to ensure proper size and crust of marshmallow products and assist with changeovers, cleaning, and routine maintenance.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ability to read and write English, basic math skills, and the physical ability to lift 50 pounds regularly. Weekend work may be required; training is provided and union environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Must read and write English.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to regularly lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee extrusion process to ensure proper size and crust of product.
• Assist with changeovers, cleanups and maintenance in starch room.
• Ensure marshmallows are produced to the packaging line.

Skills

Read & write English

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Doumak, Inc. is The Marshmallow Company. Founded in 1921, it is a leading producer of marshmallows sold under the Campfire® and Fireside® brands, and for private label. Our two Chicago-area facilities provide bagged regular and miniature marshmallows for distribution worldwide through wholesale, retail grocery, and food service channels.

Currently, Bensenville, IL location has the following openings starting at $18.00 hourly rate.

After one year of employment: $19.00 hourly rate

After two years of employment: $20.00 hourly rate

After three years of employment: $21.00 hourly rate

After four years of employment: $22.00 hourly rate

***After 5 years of employment full scale

LOCATION: 1006 Fairway, Bensenville, IL 60106

SHIFT: 3rd SHIFT (10:00 pm to 6:00 am) - Sunday thru Thursday

POSITION: Extrusion Operator (3rd Shift)

The extrusion operator oversees the extrusion process to ensure proper size and crust of product.

All operators assist each other with changeovers, cleanups, and general maintenance of the starch room.

All operators ensure a quality marshmallow is produced and presented to the packaging machines

Requirements: High School diploma; must read and write English and understand basic math, must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds. Work experience in food manufacturing environment, confectionary preferred. We will train the right person. Weekend work may be required (overtime and double time pay will apply). Union Environment

We offer competitive pay and an excellent company paid benefits package for employee and family that includes medical insurance (BCBS), dental insurance, 401(k), short-term disability (employee only), basic life insurance of $50k (employee only), safety bonus as well as paid vacation and 11 paid holidays.

Retention Bonus Program - Employee must be in good standing with no PIPs or write ups.

• Employee is employed by the Company for 6 months, Employee shall receive $500.00
• Employee is employed by the company for 1 year, Employee shall receive $1,000.00