Packaging Production Associate — Food Safety & Quality

Girard's Foodservice Dressings; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Girard's Foodservice Dressings in Manteno, IL, is seeking a production associate to support materials flow and packaging. You will load bottles, move items on conveyors, assist equipment start-up and shut-down, and ensure quality and productivity on the line.

This role requires safe work habits, strong communication, willingness to work off shifts, and a self-directed approach. You will also perform sanitation duties and participate in shift coverage when needed.

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.
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Self-directed and good attendance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and practices.

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 start-up and shut down of production equipment.
• Stack full cases of product onto pallets to maintain productivity and quality.
• Load product into cartons.
• Follow all safety standards.
• Document duties in the computer-based system.
• Complete quality inspections per specifications.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned.
• Follow all production instructions and priorities.
• Assist in finding coverage for shifts due to absence or vacations.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, warehouse personnel, and supervisors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-directed

Attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Girard's Foodservice Dressings in Manteno, IL, is seeking a production associate to support materials flow and packaging. You will load bottles, move items on conveyors, assist equipment start-up and shut-down, and ensure quality and productivity on the line.

This role requires safe work habits, strong communication, willingness to work off shifts, and a self-directed approach. You will also perform sanitation duties and participate in shift coverage when needed.