GMP Production Associate — Ready-to-Eat Operations

Great Kitchens Food Manufacturing; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Kitchens Food Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented production operator to join our team on the line. You will work to ensure products meet customer specifications and comply with all regulatory obligations, including GMPs, QA protocols, USDA requirements, and SQF standards where applicable.

You will maintain a clean, safe work area, communicate with supervision for direction, and assist coworkers to meet line output goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Foundational reading, writing and math skills.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products that meet customer specifications and regulatory obligations.
• Follow safety procedures, QA protocols, and USDA requirements at all times.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and hazard-free work area; report concerns to supervision/QA.
• Support line output goals and assist coworkers and leadership when needed.
• Grow through SOPs, build cross-functional skills, and take on leadership opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

GMPs knowledge

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Join our production teamWe’re looking for a detail‑driven operator who lives by GMPs and thrives on a well‑run line. If you’re committed to safety, quality, and teamwork, this is your next step.Your impactDeliver products that meet customer specifications and all regulatory obligations.Keep an open line of communication with your supervisor for direction and feedback.Follow documented safety procedures, QA protocols, and USDA requirements at all times.Maintain a clean, orderly, and hazard‑free work area.Jump in to assist coworkers and leadership whenever needed.Maintain pace and productivity to align with line output goals.Practice strict GMPs: handwashing, hygiene, and sanitation standards.Immediately report food safety or quality concerns to supervision and/or QA.Meet customer‑specific processing or packaging requirements as applicable.Support compliance with the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.Perform additional duties as assigned or when you volunteer to help.QualificationsHigh school diploma/GED.Foundational reading, writing, and math.Reliable, safety‑conscious, collaborative work style.Physical demands and environmentLift and move materials up to 50 lbs.Stand and walk for long stretches; frequent squatting and bending.Perform quick, repetitive hand movements.Work in chilled and frozen temperature zones.Push/pull heavy loads with a manual hand jack.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.How you’ll growMaster our SOPs, build cross‑functional skills, and become a go‑to resource on the line. Your consistency and initiative can open doors to advanced responsibilities in quality, safety, or leadership.