Packaging Production Associate (Food Safety Focus)

GFF Career Page; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

GFF is seeking a production associate to supply and remove materials across all production areas. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and adherence to food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include loading, unloading, palletizing, carton loading, and assisting with equipment start-up/shut-down, as well as quality checks and sanitation tasks. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Effective verbal, listening, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments in the company.
• Willingness to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Self-directed with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Dump empty bottles into hoppers, load bottles onto conveyors, remove liner, knock down cartons and stack pallets to maintain productivity and quality.
• Assist in the start-up and shut down of production equipment.
• Stack full cases of product off the packaging line onto pallets to maintain productivity and quality.
• Load product into cartons.
• Follow all safety standards.
• Document duties as scheduled in the computer-based system.
• Complete quality inspections per specifications.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned.
• Follow all written and verbal production instructions and priorities.
• Assist in finding coverage for shift to fill in for absences and vacations.
• Maintain good working relationships with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor and Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

GFF is seeking a production associate to supply and remove materials across all production areas. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and adherence to food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include loading, unloading, palletizing, carton loading, and assisting with equipment start-up/shut-down, as well as quality checks and sanitation tasks. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for daily operations.