Food Production Operator — 1st Shift, Batch & Quality

TH Foods; Harlem Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TH Foods is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift in Loves Park, IL. The role involves setting up, operating, and tending to machines that mix, cook, season, convey and wrap product in a fast-paced food production setting.

You will verify batch sheets, monitor process parameters, and perform quality checks to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Weekend work and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, verify and confirm batch sheets, orders and instructions.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to setup, operate and monitor packaging machinery.
• Strong attention to food safety and product quality.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Review daily schedule with supervisors/leads.
• Obtain batch sheets and process check sheets from Supervisor.
• Verify materials and ingredients match batch sheet.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness, allergen issues and foreign objects.
• Complete machinery setup/shutdown per batch sheet.
• Mix/cook batches or wrap product per formula in batch sheet.
• Monitor equipment to stay within process parameters.
• Perform quality inspections and checks.
• Maintain a clean, dry, and safe working environment.
• Rotate into Packer duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Reading batch sheets

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Job description

TH Foods is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift in Loves Park, IL. The role involves setting up, operating, and tending to machines that mix, cook, season, convey and wrap product in a fast-paced food production setting.

You will verify batch sheets, monitor process parameters, and perform quality checks to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Weekend work and overtime may be required.