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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

401k Plan

Short term disability available

Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick,

Job summary

Pure’s Food Specialties, LLC. in Broadview, IL is seeking a manufacturing operator to support continuous production lines. You will set up machines, perform basic troubleshooting, monitor settings, and ensure processes run efficiently.

The role requires willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, and to follow GMP, HACCP, allergen controls and safety procedures. Experience operating and maintaining production equipment is preferred; bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining production machines.
• Ability to follow safety, GMP and allergen procedures.
• Ability to communicate with team and management.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and conduct basic troubleshooting to keep lines running.
• Load materials, adjust settings, monitor performance, and changeover as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow sanitation procedures.
• Observe plant safety, allergen controls and HACCP/SQF guidelines.
• Assist in other departments and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Must be willing to work flexible schedules and work in other departments including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to set up machines, conduct basic troubleshooting, loading, films, settings, monitors to assure all is running efficiently.
• Ability to work in a standing position for the 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.

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.

Salary Description

$18.25-$20.00