Food Production Operator – 2nd/3rd Shift, Overtime & Benefits

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Amboy Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock ownership

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is hiring multiple Food Production Operator positions on 2nd and 3rd shift in Illinois. Pay ranges from $25.37-$29.21 per hour, with overtime opportunities and a full benefits package.

Work includes operating production equipment, following recipes, loading ingredients, and palletizing finished goods in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Join a collaborative team focused on quality and safety, with training provided for forklift operation and room for

Qualifications

• Willing to work overtime, including Saturdays when scheduled.
• Strong attention to detail and flexibility to perform a variety of production tasks.
• Interest in manufacturing and contributing to a high-performing production team.
• Desire to learn new skills and continuously improve processes.
• Previous manufacturing or food production experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing and packaging equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• Read and follow detailed recipe cards, work instructions, and batch records.
• Load ingredients, package products, and palletize finished goods.
• Perform equipment start-up, shutdown, and cleaning.
• Operate a forklift safely in a busy plant (training provided).
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace while following company and food safety standards.

Skills

Overtime willingness

Attention to detail

Manufacturing interest

Willing to learn

Food production experience (preferred)

Job description

Sensient Technologies Corporation is hiring multiple Food Production Operator positions on 2nd and 3rd shift in Illinois. Pay ranges from $25.37-$29.21 per hour, with overtime opportunities and a full benefits package.

Work includes operating production equipment, following recipes, loading ingredients, and palletizing finished goods in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Join a collaborative team focused on quality and safety, with training provided for forklift operation and room for