General Labor-1st Shift

Ferrara; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ferrara in Itasca, IL is seeking a 1st shift production associate to set up, change-over, and run production lines while assisting packaging teams.

The role emphasizes sanitation, quality, productivity, and safety, with overtime and variable start/end times as business needs dictate. Prior manufacturing experience, especially in food production, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and write English.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime and varied start/end times.

Responsibilities

• Set up, change-over, and run production lines and assist packaging.
• Maintain sanitation, quality, productivity, and safety in the area.
• Work at different stations as production needs require.

Skills

Moving parts exposure

Manufacturing experience

Food manufacturing experience

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Location: Itasca

Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

• This is a 1st Shift position, 6:30am-2:30pm***
• Employee is responsible for handling materials, candy, and producing product. They must set up, change-over, and run lines and/or assist packaging employees. They are responsible for sanitation, quality, productivity, and safety in their area.

Ways you will make a difference

• Adheres to all Good Manufacturing Policies (GMPs)
• Assists anytime the line is in a scrap mode
• Assists in other facets of production as needed
• Work at different work stations as production needs require
• Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to safety methods
• Responsible for finished goods
• Responsible for verifying and executing pallet patterns where applicable

Skills that will make you successful

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and the noise level in the environment is loud
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus

Experiences that will support your success

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and keep up with the line speeds in a fast paced environment
• Ability to read and write English
• High school Diploma or GED
• Ensures compliance with SQF, and other relevant standards
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production
• Promotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
• Ability to work scheduled shift and overtime as needed

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

$22.50 per hour