Packaging Machine Operator-2nd Shift

Pure's Food Specialties, LLC.; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k Plan

Short term disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pure’s Food Specialties, LLC. is seeking a production worker in Northlake, IL to operate and maintain packaging lines. The role requires flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts and the ability to stand for long periods, with occasional stairs or ladders.

You will monitor equipment, follow GMP and HACCP/SQF procedures, and work with other departments to ensure safe, high‑quality food production. Lifting up to 50 pounds and collaborating with the team are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining production line machines.
• Ability to communicate with others and management.
• Bilingual preferred; tracks performance data and communicates exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and monitor to ensure efficient operation.
• Work in flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Stand for full shift and climb steps/ladders as needed.
• Assist with upstream/downstream equipment to maintain continuous operation.
• Follow packaging schedule, quality control, sanitation, changeovers, and Best Buy dates.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and assist other departments when needed.
• Observe GMP, allergen procedures, HACCP and SQF requirements; attend training.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to supervisor immediately.
• Collaborate with team; share knowledge across functions.
• Support shift team per supervisor directives.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Bilingual (preferred)

Data tracking

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• Must be willing to work flexible schedules and work in other departments including weekends and holidays
• Ability to setup machines, conduct basic troubleshooting, loading, films, settings, monitors to assure all is running efficiently.
• Ability to work in a standing position for entire shift including climbing steps and ladders
• Monitors and assists with equipment upstream/downstream to ensure continuous operation.
• Follow packaging schedule, quality control and sanitation procedures concerning, weights, packs, descriptions, Best Buy dates, cleanup and changeovers
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
• Ability to clean machines and work area properly during and after production runs or changeovers
• Observe all plant safety, GMP and allergen procedures and attend appropriate training sessions.
• Ability to assist in other departments
• Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements
• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor
• Responsible for collaborating with others; Sharing knowledge, skills and information within your team and across functional areas.
• Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Follow supervisor’s directives and be able to support the shift team as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave

EEO Statement

Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Requirements

Educational Background: N/A

Experience: Must have experience with operating and maintaining the machines and ensuring the entire production line is running efficiently.

Preferred Skills

• Must be able to communicate with others as well as management
• Must understand FDA guidelines and company policies. Mathematical skills Bilingual is preferred, Tracks performance data and communicates exceptions.

Salary Description

Hourly range $17.75 - 19.50