Production Packaging 1st, 2nd , 3rd Shift

Monroechamber; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Production Packaging worker in Rockford, IL to join a fast-paced production team. The role involves packaging dog treats, inspecting products, and supporting the packaging line to ensure quality and efficiency. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

We offer direct-hire opportunities and a collaborative work environment. Join a growing team dedicated to safety and quality in food production.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Stacking boxes on pallets and preparing for shipment.
• Inspecting packaging and products for defects.
• Packaging dog treats into bags or boxes as specified.
• Feeding cutting machine with dog treat products to be cut to size.
• Loading and unloading materials safely.
• Cleaning up workstations and committing to post-shift cleanup.

Skills

Basic math skills

Follow instructions

Independence

Tools

Tape gun

Tape machine

Box cutter

Job description

Position Title: Production Packaging

Wage: $15.00-$16.00 per hour Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Hours: 5:30am-2:00pm; 1:30pm-12:00am; 9:30pm-6:00am (Mon-Fri)

This position is located in Rockford, IL and has the opportunity for hire. We are seeking a highly motivated individuals to join a great production team. As a Production worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our production process.

Production Packaging Responsibilities

• Stacking boxes on pallets to be removed by the Material Handler.
• Working with other team members to ensure production and quality standards are met.
• Inspecting packaging and products for defects or damages.
• Packaging dog treats into bags or boxes according to specifications.
• Using a tape gun, tape machine, box cutter, or scissors to cut open or tape boxes.
• Sorting through dog treat products to remove broken or damaged pieces.
• Feeding a cutting machine with dog treat products to be cut to size.
• Inspecting packaging and products for defects or damages.
• Separating 50lbs frozen meat blocks with a meat hook, lifting frozen meat and loading into food processing to be cut lifting 4-5 times per hour, and loading product into processor to mix with frozen meat.
• Mixing material with frozen meat with a big mixing tool.
• Using a cutting tool to cut dog treats to size according to customer specifications, filling metal racks with plastic screens with meat strips, and pushing metal racks into and out of ovens that are 175°.
• Scraping cooked dog treats from a plastic screen, dumping cooked products into bins to be sent for packaging, and cleaning up workstations and facility after every shift including sweeping, shoveling excess product into bins for disposal, and scraping excess product off of trays and tables.

Production Packaging Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

About us

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

• Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
• Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.