Production - Blender Operators

Surestaff, LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision benefits

Referral bonuses

Electronic weekly pay

Employee advocacy & personalized job

Job summary

Surestaff, LLC in Aurora, IL is immediately hiring Production Workers as Blender Operators to manually lift and dump ingredients, adjust machines, and assist during downtime cleaning. The role includes shift-based pay ($16.75–$17/hr) with health, dental, and vision benefits and referral bonuses.

Training provided and opportunities in a busy food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include operating production and cleaning equipment, maintaining logs, verifying product integrity,

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience a plus but not required.
• High attention to detail and safety/compliance.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Experience in food environment or consumer product preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate production/cleaning equipment and repeatedly maneuver up to 55lbs of materials.
• Complete daily production logs and HACCP and cGMP forms.
• Verify product integrity during manufacturing.
• Perform equipment changeovers as designated by the Production Supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and debris-free and free of foreign material.
• Communicate with supervisor or plant manager on equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Ensure that all quality control checks are completed and documented.
• Troubleshoot defects and own the quality of the products.
• Understand the differences in powders and be able to perform allergen and flavor clean procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Safety/compliance

English literacy

Food environment experience

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring for Production Workers (Blender Operators) in Aurora, IL.

The Blender Operator is responsible for manually lifting and dumping 50lb bags of ingredients into the IBCs as well as adjusting machines during operations and downtime cleaning activities in the Dump Room. The Production Worker (Blender Operator) receives competitive compensation $16.75-$17/HR as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Generous referral bonuses are available upon hire. Available shifts: 2nd shift - 2pm-10:30pm $16.75 3rd shift - 10pm-6:30am $17

Responsibilities of the Production (Blender Operators):

• Operate production/cleaning equipment.Rrepeatedly maneuver up to 55lbs of materials
• Complete daily production logs and reports including all Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) forms.
• Verify product integrity during the manufacturing process.
• Perform equipment or product changeovers as designated by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure the work areas be kept clean and free of debris and foreign material.
• Communicate with immediate production supervisor or plant manager on equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Ensure that all quality control checks are being completed and documented.
• Trouble-shoot defects and own the quality of the products
• Understand the differences in powders and be able to successfully perform the procedures associated with allergen and flavor cleans

Required Qualifications of the Production (Blender Operators):

• Previous manufacturing experience a plus but not required.
• High attention to detail and safety/compliance.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Experience in food environment or consumer product preferred

About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck - it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Here are the benefits you'll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you.

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