Night-Shift Industrial Cook: Kettle Ops & Production Lead

Ferrara; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 73,068,000 - 75,217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking an Industrial Cook in Bellwood for overnight hours (4pm–4:30am). The role operates and maintains computerized cooking kettles to produce starch gelatin products, following SOPs and safety standards.

Two days on, two days off, with every other weekend off; overtime may be required based on business needs. You will set up equipment, monitor temperatures, feed raw materials, and coordinate with maintenance to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience batch making and/or cook in food manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to pass pallet jack and forklift certification.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working conditions in a manufacturing environment; protective gear may be required.
• Physical: stand/walk, lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Check production schedule to determine product variety and quantity to cook.
• Lead machine setup and changeover for production runs.
• Follow work instructions and SOPs for equipment setup and changeover.
• Identify and resolve issues during setup and changeover.
• Enter product information into the touch screen (raw materials, pumps, gauges, valves, temperatures).
• Feed cooker with starch, flavors, sugar, corn syrup and gelatin; cook products.
• Adjust controls to regulate temperature and materials for quality.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues at entry maintenance level.
• Escalate when troubleshooting fails; work with maintenance as needed.
• Adhere to GMP and safety standards.

Skills

Basic math

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Ferrara is seeking an Industrial Cook in Bellwood for overnight hours (4pm–4:30am). The role operates and maintains computerized cooking kettles to produce starch gelatin products, following SOPs and safety standards.

Two days on, two days off, with every other weekend off; overtime may be required based on business needs. You will set up equipment, monitor temperatures, feed raw materials, and coordinate with maintenance to resolve issues.