JBC- Rack Loader 3rd Shift

Newly Weds Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

401K / Cash Accumulation Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is hiring for a production assistant to manually load bread onto conveyors, manage racks, and verify labels for quality control. You will maintain cleanliness, follow safety protocols, and report shortages to the lead operator.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, strong communication skills, and adherence to GMPs. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lifts hot 25-pound loaves from conveyor and places on racks.
• Loads and arranges full racks; maintains correct order.
• Ensures batch numbers and product codes on labels match.
• Reports shortages and malfunctions to supervisor.
• Performs sanitation and follows safety procedures.
• Maintains department hygiene and reports safety concerns.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Math skills

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

Manually loads bread onto conveyors and manages equipment racks while ensuring strict quality control through label verification and shortage reporting. Maintains department hygiene and adheres to all safety protocols to ensure a smooth production flow.

Essential Functions:

• Lifts hot 25-pound loaves of bread from conveyor and places it on the racks.
• Frequently pushing/pulling of full racks into their correct order.
• Ensure batch numbers and product code on the labels match.
• Return any unused label back to the supervisor so that it can be recorded.
• Performs department Sanitation as needed (Dry cleaning/Wet Washing).
• Detect any malfunction and report it to the supervisor.
• Comply with all safety requirements and company policies.
• Report all shortage to the lead operator.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

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 equivalent education, training or experience (GED)
• The employee will be required to lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The employee will regularly lift, bend, push, and pull.
• Able to communicate well, both verbal and written, also with good mathematical skills.

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.
• This position operates in warehouse and production environments with exposure to strong aromas, airborne dust particles from ingredients, and industrial machinery. Employees must follow all safety procedures and use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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.