Food Production Associate

JuiceRx; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee product discounts

Paid time off

Opportunities to grow with JuiceRx

Job summary

JuiceRx in Wood Dale, IL is seeking production team members for a full-time, hands-on role. You will wash, inspect, prepare, and organize fresh produce; operate juice presses after training; bottle, label, pack, and arrange juices; and help prepare plant-based snacks.

We value dependable, punctual workers who can stand for long periods and handle up to 50 pounds. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour, with a 90‑day performance review and potential raises based on reliability and performance; benefits

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work.
• Comfortable doing physical, repetitive, hands-on work.
• Detail-oriented and proud of producing high-quality food.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Wash, inspect, prepare, and organize fresh produce
• Operate juice presses after training and help bottle, cap, label, pack, and organize juices
• Prepare plant-based foods, snacks, and kale chips according to recipes
• Wash dishes and thoroughly clean and sanitize equipment and work areas
• Package orders and keep production organized
• Receive, store, and rotate ingredients and supplies
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, quality, and allergen procedures
• Pitch in wherever the production team needs help

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Detail-oriented

Team player

Physical work

Job description

JuiceRx is hiring multiple dependable, hardworking people for our close-knit production team in Wood Dale. We make cold-pressed juices, plant-based foods, organic vegan goodies, and Chicago Kale Chip Co. products by hand. The work is active and hands-on, but the environment is relaxed, friendly, and team-oriented. We work hard, listen to music, and take pride in making real food that nourishes our communities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Wash, inspect, prepare, and organize fresh produce
• Operate juice presses after training and help bottle, cap, label, pack, and organize juices
• Prepare plant-based foods, snacks, and kale chips according to recipes
• Wash dishes and thoroughly clean and sanitize equipment and work areas
• Package orders and keep production organized
• Receive, store, and rotate ingredients and supplies
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, quality, and allergen procedures
• Pitch in wherever the production team needs help

YOU WILL BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU ARE

• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work
• Comfortable doing physical, repetitive, hands-on work
• Detail-oriented and proud of producing consistent, high-quality food
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable standing for extended periods
• Able to occasionally move items weighing up to 50 pounds, independently or with team assistance
• Interested in real food, plant-based products, or wellness

Food-production, kitchen, prep, dishwashing, or packaging experience is helpful but not required. We will train the right person. Spanish-English bilingual ability is a big plus, but it is not required. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position of approximately 40 hours per week. The current production schedule is Sunday through Thursday. Sunday is a short morning shift. Monday and Thursday are the longer production days, generally around 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 or 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday generally run from about 7:00 a.m. to noon or 2:00 p.m. Team members who prefer an earlier start may begin around 5:00 a.m.; a 7:00 a.m. start can also be accommodated. As the team grows, daily hours may become more evenly distributed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting pay is $15.00 per hour
• A performance and wage review is guaranteed after 90 days; any pay increase remains discretionary and is based on reliability, performance, and ability to work independently
• Employee product and discount benefits based on eligibility
• Paid time off and annual bonuses based on position and eligibility
• Opportunities to learn multiple areas of production and grow with JuiceRx

JuiceRx is an equal-opportunity employer.