Manufacturing Food Production Operator

Celta Chemical Inc; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K Profit Share

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Granite City, IL seeks dedicated individuals for food production roles. You will be responsible for operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to pass background checks and drug tests. Join a mission-driven team that values safety and teamwork while offering benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Experience with food production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery in food production.
• Perform quality checks and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate production records.

Skills

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Production machinery

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

About Celta Industries

Celta Industries is a dynamic and growing manufacturer and distributor of food‑grade oils, specialty ingredients, and chemical products servicing a wide array of industrial sectors. With a firm commitment to product safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, we strive to be an industry leader in quality, integrity, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Report to work at Granite City, IL M-F 7:00am – 3:30pm

Operate Machinery and Equipment

• Set up, operate, and monitor machines involved in food production.
• Adjust machine settings for speed, temperature, and ingredient mix levels.
• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, packaging, and finished products.

Production Monitoring

• Observe production lines to ensure product quality and consistency.

Quality Control

• Perform regular quality checks (e.g., weight, appearance).
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).

Ingredient Handling

• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or batch records.
• Load raw materials into production equipment.

Cleaning and Sanitation

• Clean equipment and work areas in accordance with sanitation and safety standards.
• Follow scheduled cleaning protocols to avoid contamination.

Packaging and Labeling

• Operate packaging machines and label products correctly.

Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate production and quality control records.
• Complete logs and reports for traceability and regulatory compliance.

Team Collaboration

• Communicate with supervisors and team members to coordinate workflow.
• Assist in training new operators or temporary staff.

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• High school degree, or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug test to operate heavy machinery
• Must be able to pass a respirator fitness test and maintain that fitness
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work in environments where food‑grade and chemical products are handled
• Maintain valid driver’s license
• Capable of being trained to operate equipment, like a forklift, and follow procedures accurately and safely in a timely manner
• Capable of being trained to complete required paperwork associated with job functions
• Capable of lifting and carrying at least 50 lbs, repeatedly
• Capable of walking up and down stairs and ladders unassisted
• Cannot be legally blind
• Prior experience a plus

What We Offer

• Group Health Insurance Options – Celta pays at least 90% for Employees and at least 80% for Employees and Family (depending on chosen plan)
• Group Vision & Dental Insurance – Celta pays 50% for Employees and Family
• Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness available
• Accrue up to 10 days of Vacation Time Off per year
• Accrue up to 40 hours of Sick Leave each year
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401K Profit Share
• Training and development opportunities
• A mission‑driven, safety‑first, and team‑oriented culture

Notice for Food Operator Applicants

Due to work with Hazardous Materials and FDA regulated ingredients and products, Celta must restrict access to the warehouse and products to reduce risk of terrorism, fraud and intentional adulteration of food‑related products. Criminal Background checks will be performed on all new hires to check applicant’s criminal history, mental health, immigration status, and presence on watchlists before authorizing them to work with Hazmat and food production. This may include prior work history, criminal checks of county, metro, state and federal records going back up to 7 years and FACIS level 1M screening. Celta employees must not have any disqualifying criminal convictions specified in 49 CFR, Part 1572 § 1572.103., are legally authorized to work in the U.S., and do not appear on any global sanctions watchlists. To operate heavy machinery safely, applicants must be able to pass a drug test.