Machine Operator: Fast-Paced Production in Cold

Rich Products Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Volunteer opportunities

Holiday gatherings

Taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking an Operator - Machine in Chicago Heights, IL. You will prepare and operate production machines, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and communicate with supervision to keep the line running smoothly.

Responsibilities include tool readiness, material tracking, and maintaining clean, compliant work areas. The role requires basic math, English literacy, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of production experience.
• Good communications skills, hard working, dependable, safety conscious.
• Read, write English and know basic math.
• Able to operate mechanical and electrical machines.
• Able to make logical decisions.
• Work bending and squatting.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Work bending and squatting.
• Work making fast and repetitive hand motions.
• Work in cold refrigerated and frozen conditions.
• Able to work different shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate machines safely, efficiently, and cleanly.
• Produce quality products meeting customer and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with supervisor as required.
• Ensure tools, settings and supplies are ready prior to production.
• Maintain attendance to machines and prevent unsupervised use by others.
• Record and account for all materials used on the line.
• Assist supervisor in keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Make minor machine adjustments and inform when major repairs are needed.
• Record downtime due to malfunctions and report to supervisor.
• Adhere to GMPs and USDA guidelines.
• Report food safety or quality issues to supervision or QA.
• Comply with customer requirements when applicable.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Communication

Safety awareness

Basic math

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Rich Products Corporation is seeking an Operator - Machine in Chicago Heights, IL. You will prepare and operate production machines, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and communicate with supervision to keep the line running smoothly.

Responsibilities include tool readiness, material tracking, and maintaining clean, compliant work areas. The role requires basic math, English literacy, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with willingness to work varied shifts.