Label Operator 1st Shift

Fresh Express Salads; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads in Streamwood, IL is seeking a Label Operator responsible for validating labels on clam shell and salad bowl SKUs, and ensuring packaging codes meet current requirements. You will set up labeling machines with correct labels and coding for each SKU, while maintaining a safe, clean production area.

The role emphasizes meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards, with ability to perform routine changeovers, inspect print legibility, and keep accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Must understand and execute actions based on verbal and visual instructions.
• Must pass drug tests and background checks.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must pass the CSD Gold Case verification test.
• Must pass printer test in Alchemy (Theory of Operation Printer and ink jet coder.)

Responsibilities

• Communicate and understand the Production schedule.
• Perform all required changeovers within the proper time frame.
• Perform visual inspection of all label coding and placement.
• Knowledge and understanding of all product labeling requirements.
• Filter out all non-conforming containers as it relates to label coding, legibility of print and package integrity.
• Communicate quality issues/concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Conduct all label changes within time standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Must be able to meet daily production standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be mechanically inclined and adhere to LOTO procedures as required.
• Must be able to perform minor equipment repairs and perform operator PM tasks.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Quality control

Manual dexterity

Tools

Printer test Alchemy

Job description

The Label Operator position is responsible for ensuring that all clam shell or salad bowl labels are correct for the individual SKU and must comply with the current package coding requirements. Setting up labeling machine with the correct labels and the correct package coding is also required, while meeting and exceeding all safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Schedule: Monday through Saturday, 5:30AM to 4:00PM

Job Function Statements - Essential Functions:

• Communicate and understand the Production schedule.
• Perform all required changeovers within the proper time frame.
• Perform visual inspection of all label coding and placement.
• Knowledge and understanding of all product labeling requirements.
• Filter out all non-conforming containers as it relates to label coding, legibility of print and package integrity.
• Communicate quality issues/concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Conduct all label changes within time standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Must be able to meet daily production standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be mechanically inclined and adhere to LOTO procedures as required.
• Must be able to perform minor equipment repairs and perform operator PM tasks.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be able to understand and execute actions based on verbal and visual instructions.
• Must pass drug tests and background checks.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must pass the CSD Gold Case verification test.
• Must pass printer test in Alchemy. (Theory of Operation Printer and ink jet coder.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 20+ lbs.
• Stand for the duration of the shift (10 hours or more)
• Bend continuously throughout the shift
• Ability to work in a noisy, wet and cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform repetitive motions for the duration of the shift
• Ability to reach with hands and arms in order 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.