General Laborer 1st shift

Newly Weds Foods- Corporate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Chicago, IL is seeking a General Labor team member to support production and packaging, operate equipment, verify labels, and maintain clean, safe GMP-compliant conditions on the line.

This role rotates between tasks, requires physical stamina, accuracy with batch tickets and paperwork, and adherence to safety rules; forklift may be required, and prior food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn packaging and warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment, including bagging machines, scales and label printers.
• Verify ingredients and labels against batch tickets for accuracy.
• Load materials, assist blending, ensure proper filling, weighing and sealing.
• Maintain product integrity and packaging standards throughout processing.
• Complete required paperwork and assist with inventory checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Packaging equipment operation

Job description

Summary

The General Labor position supports all aspects of production and packaging operations, including dumping ingredients, bagging products, and stacking finished goods. This role ensures product quality, accurate labeling, and efficient workflow across packaging lines while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment. Team members may rotate between positions and perform additional duties as assigned by the shift supervisor or department manager.

Essential Functions

• Operate and assist with packaging equipment, including bagging machines, scales, and label printers.
• Dump and verify ingredients according to batch tickets to ensure recipe accuracy.
• Load materials into hoppers and assist with blending processes as required.
• Ensure all products are properly filled, weighed, sealed, and labeled.
• Verify batch numbers, product codes, and labels match the product being processed.
• Monitor and ensure metal detection systems are functioning properly, and all products pass inspection.
• Stack finished bags neatly on pallets according to specifications, including correct pallet configuration or color.
• Assist across production lines, including bagging, dumping, and stacking functions as needed.
• Maintain product integrity and packaging standards throughout the production process.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately.
• Assist with inventory control and cycle counts.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions (e.g., metal detectors, conveyors, rollers) to supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment; follow proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when required.
• Follow all safety rules, food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company policies.
• Report shortages, inconsistencies, or quality concerns to the lead operator or supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Salary

• Starting at $19.18- $22.57 an hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn packaging and warehouse equipment (e.g., scales, label printers, forklifts).
• Forklift certification may be required (training may be provided).
• Basic math and reading skills for verifying product, labels, and batch information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull between 25–55+ lbs. on a continuous basis.
• Frequent bending, crouching, twisting, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Work Environment

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment; follow proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when required.
• Follow all safety rules, food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company policies.
• Report shortages, inconsistencies, or quality concerns to the lead operator or supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.