Packaging Production Operator - Flexible Shifts & Overtime

Georgia Nut Company; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, IL is seeking a Full Time Packaging Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will work with teammates to package products, monitor packaging machines, adjust settings, and help with changeovers to maintain efficient production.

The role requires standing on a concrete floor, wearing PPE, and overtime during peak seasons. Weekend shifts are available, and the position offers opportunities within a family-owned company founded in 1945.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively and efficiently with teammate to package products to the best of their capability.
• Monitors a packaging machine during the packaging process in order to identify and correct malfunctions.
• Adjust machine components and machine film tension and pressure according to size or processing former of product.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
• Ability to work with a variety of equipment, while keeping area clean, organized and free of clutter.
• Perform metal detector verification to ensure product is free of metal.
• Complete paperwork which includes downtime, machine log, and batch Orders.
• Assist with team directing during change over and/or cleaning.
• Report any safety matters or malfunctions to the line lead person, or Supervisor.
• Perform all job functions within required General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Understand and use production standards, specifications and advise when producing inefficiently.
• Keep accurate and legible documentation.
• Work with maintenance to help trouble shooting of machine problems.
• Verify that product meets quality standards, while counting and recording finished and rejected packaged items.
• Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.

Job description

Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, IL is seeking a Full Time Packaging Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will work with teammates to package products, monitor packaging machines, adjust settings, and help with changeovers to maintain efficient production.

The role requires standing on a concrete floor, wearing PPE, and overtime during peak seasons. Weekend shifts are available, and the position offers opportunities within a family-owned company founded in 1945.