Production Line

Highland Baking Company; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Highland Baking Company is hiring for a full-time Production Line Worker in Northbrook, IL. The role involves preparing dough, loading trays, and maintaining a clean, safe production area on second or third shift. Overtime and schedule flexibility may be required.

Employees may earn an attendance bonus and benefit from medical insurance, paid holidays and vacation, and parental leave. The position supports bakery operations with strict GMP/HACCP compliance and quality control.

Qualifications

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn how to operate production equipment.
• Manufacturing or food-production experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and workplace-safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place and organize dough on trays and pans for baking.
• Load and unload trays and pans from conveyors.
• Operate and monitor production equipment.
• Inspect products for quality standards.
• Set up topping dispensers when required.
• Keep production area clean, organized, and safe.
• Report equipment, product-quality, and safety concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Verbal and written instructions

Dependable

Organized

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn production

GMP/HACCP familiarity

Job description

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Production Line

Full-Time Hourly NB Highland, Northbrook, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1167

Salary Range: $18.51 To $18.51 Hourly

Production Line Worker - Northbrook, IL

Highland Baking Company is seeking energetic and dependable individuals to join our Northbrook team as full-time Production Line Workers. This position supports our commercial bakery operations by preparing dough for baking, handling trays and pans, inspecting products, and maintaining a clean and safe production area.

Available Shifts

Second Shift: 12:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Third Shift: 8:00 p.m.-4:30 a.m.

Overtime and schedule flexibility may be required.

Attendance Bonus

Eligible employees may earn:

An additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

An additional $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.

Attendance bonus eligibility is subject to company policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Place and organize dough on trays and pans for proper baking.

Load and unload trays and pans from conveyor systems.

Operate and monitor assigned production equipment.

Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.

Set up and operate topping dispensers when required.

Clean, organize, and stack trays and pans for reuse.

Move stacked pans and materials using a manual pallet jack.

Assist with lifting and handling ingredient containers.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area.

Follow all GMP, HACCP, food-safety, quality, and workplace-safety requirements.

Report equipment, product-quality, and safety concerns to a supervisor.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to learn how to operate production equipment.

Previous manufacturing or food-production experience is preferred but not required.

Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and workplace-safety practices is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for 8-12 hours.

Ability to frequently bend, reach, twist, squat, push, and pull.

Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.

Ability to work around ovens, conveyor systems, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Full-time employees may be eligible for:

Medical and other insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical and parental leave

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and company plan terms.

Highland Baking Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.