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

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

Job summary

New Weds Foods is seeking a production associate to manually load bread onto conveyors and manage equipment racks while ensuring label accuracy and reporting shortages. Routine sanitation and adherence to safety protocols will be required to maintain smooth production flow.

You must lift up to 50 pounds and be able to move and organize racks, verify batch numbers, and follow all GMPs. Excellent communication and basic math skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift and handle objects up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly lift, bend, push and pull.
• Good verbal and written communication and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Load bread onto conveyors and place on racks.
• Push/pull full racks to correct order.
• Verify batch numbers and product codes on labels.
• Return unused labels to supervisor for recording.
• Perform sanitation tasks (dry cleaning/wet washing) as needed.
• Detect malfunctions and report to supervisor.
• Follow safety rules and company policies.
• Report shortages to lead operator.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math skills

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.