Food Production Associate – 1st Shift (Temp-to-Hire)

smsstaffing; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

SMS Staffing in Mundelein, IL is hiring a General Labor / Food Production Associate for 1st shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday). This role supports daily production, sanitation, and packaging in a food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate values cleanliness, food safety, and personal hygiene, can follow directions, learn quickly, and perform well in a fast-paced setting while wearing GMP-compliant PPE.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing (food manufacturing a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions and procedures
• Must be dependable, punctual, and have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning and preparing raw or processed food products as directed.
• Package food products for shipment and distribution.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Clean work areas, equipment, and facility areas as needed.
• Follow all sanitation, food safety, and production procedures.
• Properly wear required GMP and sanitized PPE while handling food products.
• Follow strict personal hygiene and handwashing requirements.
• Handle food products carefully to help prevent contamination.
• Follow directions provided by supervisors and production leads.
• Learn new tasks and processes quickly.
• Assist with general production and packaging duties as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Perform additional general labor duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Punctual

Job description

SMS Staffing in Mundelein, IL is hiring a General Labor / Food Production Associate for 1st shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday). This role supports daily production, sanitation, and packaging in a food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate values cleanliness, food safety, and personal hygiene, can follow directions, learn quickly, and perform well in a fast-paced setting while wearing GMP-compliant PPE.