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

smsstaffing

Mundelein (IL)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Part time

14 days+
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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.

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