Machine Operator

Surestaff, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Medical benefits

Electronic weekly pay

Job summary

Surestaff in Montgomery, IL is recruiting a Machine Operator to run automated and semi-automated production lines for a cold (40°F or below) food-packaging environment. This temp-to-hire role requires reading specifications, performing quality tests, and ensuring proper setup and safety compliance, including GMP, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.

The shifts span day, evening, and night with competitive hourly pay of $20–$21, depending on department and shift, and benefits such as health and wellness

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to operate production equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications.
• Comfort with overtime and varying shifts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare machine for production using proper setup procedures.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Read job specs and prior data to determine adjustments and material needs.
• Ensure job readiness before machine setup and perform quality testing.
• Monitor machine operation and address defects or malfunctions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading production specifications

Flexibility for overtime

Microsoft Office

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring Machine Operators for a food packaging company in Montgomery, IL.

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating automated and semi-automated production equipment to create and manufacture finished lunchmeats. This position is in a cold environment - temperatures at or below 40 degrees. Positions are temp-to-hire.

Shift and Pay Rates

• 1st Shift - 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• 2nd Shift - 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM or 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Monday - Friday
• 3rd Shift - 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Monday - Friday
• Pay rates between $20-$21 depending on department and shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machine for production utilizing proper implementation procedures.
• Requires understanding of GMP's, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Reads job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.
• Performs required quality testing on products produced.
• Observes machine operation to detect piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, packaging, assembling, and/or machine operating.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Flexibility to work overtime and extra shifts as needed.
• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willing to work in temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
• Position requires lifting up to 60lbs and standing throughout shift.

Benefits

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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