Food Packaging Specialist

Newly Weds Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Cash Accumulation Plan-401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a General Labor professional to support production and packaging operations. Responsibilities include bagging, dumping ingredients, stacking finished goods, and ensuring labeling accuracy. Team members may rotate between tasks as directed by supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and prior food manufacturing experience. Lifting 25–55+ lbs and working in a fast-paced environment are required. GMP and safety rules apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging is preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn packaging and warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment, including bagging machines, scales, and label printers.
• Dump and verify ingredients per batch tickets for recipe accuracy.
• Load materials into hoppers and assist with blending as required.
• Ensure products are filled, weighed, sealed, and labeled correctly.
• Verify batch numbers, product codes, and labels match the product.
• Stack finished bags on pallets per specifications and color coding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to lift 55+ lbs

Reading and math proficiency

Teamwork

Fast-paced production

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Packaging equipment

Job description

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a General Labor professional to support production and packaging operations. Responsibilities include bagging, dumping ingredients, stacking finished goods, and ensuring labeling accuracy. Team members may rotate between tasks as directed by supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and prior food manufacturing experience. Lifting 25–55+ lbs and working in a fast-paced environment are required. GMP and safety rules apply.