Food Production Machine Operator — 2nd Shift ($21-23/hr)

TH Foods, Inc.; Harlem Township (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TH Foods, Inc. in Loves Park, IL is seeking a Machine Operator for 2nd shift. The role involves setting up, operating, and tending to machines that mix, cook, season, convey, and wrap products while ensuring compliance with batch sheets and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include reviewing schedules, verifying ingredients against batch sheets, performing setup/shutdowns, and maintaining quality checks. Weekend work and adherence to safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read batch sheets and instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to follow formulas and maintain product quality.

Responsibilities

• Review daily schedule with supervisors/leads.
• Obtain batch sheets and process check sheets from supervisor.
• Verify materials match batch sheet items and maintain accuracy.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness, allergen issues and foreign objects.
• Complete machinery setup/shutdown per batch sheet.
• Mix/cook batches or wrap product per formula.
• Monitor equipment to stay within process parameters.
• Perform quality inspections and checks.
• Communicate and cooperate with coworkers.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow housekeeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Prior manufacturing experience setting up and adjusting production equipment

Job description

TH Foods, Inc. in Loves Park, IL is seeking a Machine Operator for 2nd shift. The role involves setting up, operating, and tending to machines that mix, cook, season, convey, and wrap products while ensuring compliance with batch sheets and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include reviewing schedules, verifying ingredients against batch sheets, performing setup/shutdowns, and maintaining quality checks. Weekend work and adherence to safety practices are required.