Packaging Operator - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift

Pures Food Specialties LLC; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

Dental and vision

401k Plan

Short term disability available

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Pures Food Specialties LLC in Broadview, IL is seeking a production associate to operate and maintain packaging lines. You will setup machines, monitor line performance, and assist with troubleshooting to ensure smooth production while following GMP, allergen controls and safety procedures.

Candidates should be able to work flexible schedules, lift up to 50 pounds, and communicate effectively with team members and supervision. Training and safety programs are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining production machines.
• Ability to follow GMP and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and perform basic troubleshooting to keep production running.
• Monitor and assist with equipment upstream/downstream for continuous operation.
• Follow packaging schedules, quality control and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Follow supervisor directives and support shift team as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Production line maintenance

Bilingual

Education

N/A

Job description

Description

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• 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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION 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.

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.