General Labor 1st Shift

Fresh Express; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in Streamwood, IL is seeking general production workers for a food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include trimming, box erection, packaging, rework, condiment inserter, product spreading, and palletizing while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Schedule runs 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Saturday, with potential overtime and weekend shifts. Must be able to lift 25+ lbs and stand for long periods in a noisy, cold environment.

Qualifications

• Able to understand and follow verbal/visual instructions.
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds repeatedly.
• Stand for 10+ hours and bend repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Perform trimming, corrugated box erection, and product spreading.
• Conduct visual inspection of raw products during trimming and rework.
• Communicate quality issues to the appropriate personnel.

Skills

Lifting 25+ lbs

Stand long shifts

Weekend/overtime capable

Job description

Job Summary

General production workers are responsible for performing a variety of tasks in a food manufacturing environment. Required tasks may include but are not limited to; Trimming, erecting corrugated boxes, general housekeeping (Utility), material handling functions, performing rework, condiment inserter and product spreading. Other functions may include packing bags in corrugated boxes and palletizing while meeting and exceeding all safety, quality, and efficiency standards. Job functions are subject to change from day to day depending on customer requirements.

Job Summary

General production workers are responsible for performing a variety of tasks in a food manufacturing environment. Required tasks may include but are not limited to; Trimming, erecting corrugated boxes, general housekeeping (Utility), material handling functions, performing rework, condiment inserter and product spreading. Other functions may include packing bags in corrugated boxes and palletizing while meeting and exceeding all safety, quality, and efficiency standards. Job functions are subject to change from day to day depending on customer requirements.

Schedule

6:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Saturday

Job Functions

• Demonstrate knowledge of all trimming techniques. (Depending upon area of assignment)
• Perform visual inspection of all raw products while performing the trimming process, product spreading, and rework functions.
• Communicate quality issues of raw product to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure prompt and timeliness of changeovers when performing condiment inserter functions. (When Required)
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Ability to meet daily production standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills / Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and execute actions based on of verbal and visual instructions.
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds repetitively.
• Stand for the duration of the shift (10 hours or more)
• Bend continuously throughout the shift
• Able to work in a noisy, wet and cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit
• Must be able to work 6 consecutive days, overtime and weekends if necessary
• Perform repetitive motions for the duration of the shift
• Able to reach with hands and arms to check product

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Salary: $19.30 per hour