2nd and 3rd Shift Packer-Sanitor

Bell Flavors & Fragrances; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Northbrook, IL seeks a Packer‑Sanitor to support packaging and sanitation activities, ensuring safe handling and compliance with company safety standards. You will fill, label, weigh, and document packaged goods while maintaining a clean, organized production area.

Responsibilities include operating scales and pumps, performing cleanings, and adhering to GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, and PPE protocols. Flexibility for overtime and shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, packaging, sanitation, warehouse, or food production preferred.
• Ability to follow written instructions and complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Comfort working around production equipment and cleaning chemicals with required PPE.
• Forklift certification and respirator training preferred.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Package finished liquid products into various container sizes.
• Operate scales, pumps, valves, mixers, forklifts, and electric walk‑behind lifts.
• Complete accurate labeling, weighing, packing, and production logs.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, utensils, equipment, drains, walls, floors, and production areas.
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, SQF, PPE, OSHA, and company safety procedures.
• Report equipment issues and help maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Production packaging

Reliability/attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

In this position, you will support both packaging and sanitation activities to help ensure our products are handled safely, accurately, and in compliance with company and food safety standards. Responsibilities include filling finished products into containers, labeling and documenting packaged goods, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas, and supporting production readiness throughout the manufacturing process.

What You Will Do

• Package finished liquid products into various container sizes.
• Operate scales, pumps, valves, mixers, forklifts, and electric walk‑behind lifts.
• Complete accurate labeling, weighing, packing, and production logs.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, utensils, equipment, drains, walls, floors, and production areas.
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, SQF, PPE, OSHA, and company safety procedures.
• Report equipment issues and help maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, packaging, sanitation, warehouse, or food production preferred.
• Ability to follow written instructions and complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Comfort working around production equipment and cleaning chemicals with required PPE.
• Forklift certification and respirator training preferred.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or flexible hours as needed.

Pay Range

$21 - $23 plus Shift premium

If you are dependable, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, we encourage you to apply for the Pakcer‑Sanitor position.