Packaging Operator

Sofidel S.p.A.; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Benefits

PTO

Vacation

Retention Bonus

401K

Career Advancement

Job summary

Sofidel S.p.A. is seeking a full-time manufacturing operator in Illinois to perform 12-hour rotating shifts. You will follow safety procedures, inspect equipment, and ensure products meet customer specifications while maintaining quality standards.

The role requires reading and interpreting manuals, basic computer skills, and willingness to work days, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed in a high-demand production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED; basic computer skills are required.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and environmental procedures and use PPE.
• Participate in accident investigations as required.
• Ensure finished goods comply with customer requirements.
• Audit equipment for safety and guards.
• Perform quality checks per published standards with integrity.
• Report non-conforming products to supervision.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Read & interpret documents

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and environmental procedures and correctly utilize all safety PPE as required.
• Participate in accident investigations as required.
• Understand and apply customer specifications to the operation of the machine to assure finished goods comply with customer requirements.
• Perform regular audits of equipment to ensure that the equipment is safe to operate including guards and safety systems.
• All quality checks must be performed to published quality standards with honesty and integrity.
• Inform the shift supervisor as well as appropriate management of non-conforming products.
• Ensure the operating area and equipment are kept cleanly to minimize the risk of contaminants.
• Run the machinery at maximum efficiency.
• Ensure to set up all the equipment in the best way due to achieve the best performance.
• Perform basic maintenance functions, and write work orders for items not able to be corrected.
• Plan and perform change-over functions and set up equipment as necessary.
• Eliminate all waste on raw materials and production activities.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department and quality department.
• Record productivity, and quality data on a shift basis with honesty and integrity.
• Perform work functions as a team.
• Guarantee the implementation and maintain a system of good practices.
• Assist and advise management in specific training requirements.
• Perform functions utilizing LEAN manufacturing techniques to minimize waste and optimize production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and prior experience is preferred.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends Holidays, and overtime as needed.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• PTO
• Vacation
• Retention Bonus
• 401K
• Career Advancement

Work Environment

Required.