Packaging Machine Operator – Day Shift (Mon–Sat)

Fresh Express Salads; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads in Illinois is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to monitor and operate packaging lines, ensuring products meet specifications and quality standards. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety, and teamwork.

Schedule Monday to Saturday 5:30 am to 4:00 pm. Responsibilities include machine setup, programming, quality checks, logs, and coordination with sanitation and QA staff.

Qualifications

• Understand and execute actions from verbal and visual instructions.
• Team player with respectful conduct.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus but not required.
• Steel-toed shoes are required.
• Available to work Monday–Saturday.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Polish is a plus.
• Must be 18 years old and eligible to work in the US.
• Aptitude for math, problem-solving, computers, and mechanics.
• Attention to detail and good communication.
• Proficiency with hand tools and knowledge of high-speed machinery.

Responsibilities

• Program machines using keyboard and terminal for size, weight, codes and dates.
• Verify machine setup after sanitation and ensure proper function.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Report and record hourly production updates.
• Perform quality checks: oxygen testing, cut quality, blend ratio, volume, seal integrity, temperature, code dates, and barcode readability.
• Document all results and actions in logs.
• Follow daily production schedule and adapt to changes.
• Communicate quality issues to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/Spanish

Monday-Saturday availability

Steel toe boots

Eligible to work in the US

Math/problem solving

Job description

Fresh Express Salads in Illinois is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to monitor and operate packaging lines, ensuring products meet specifications and quality standards. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety, and teamwork.

Schedule Monday to Saturday 5:30 am to 4:00 pm. Responsibilities include machine setup, programming, quality checks, logs, and coordination with sanitation and QA staff.