Production Support

Wyld; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

401K

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Wyld is seeking a Production Support team member in Illinois (Melrose Park) to help maintain efficient, high‑quality manufacturing operations. You will prepare ingredients, log data, rotate stations, perform continuous QA/QC checks, and uphold sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Packaging support may be required as needed. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or kitchen environment (6+ months)
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must be 21+ years old and able to communicate in English
• ServSafe Food Handler’s Card preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and log ingredients quickly and accurately; rotate stations as needed
• Operate in compliance with state guidelines for storage and handling of products
• Maintain high QA/QC standards during shifts and ensure sanitation and safety
• Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, especially under pressure
• Support packaging tasks as needed and adapt to changing business needs
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen/work environment and minimize waste

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Math basics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Production Support

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Illinois - Melrose Park

Reporting To: Kitchen Manager

Compensation: $21.50 - $26.15 / hour

Description

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis tasting edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NJ, NY, OH, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way

Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.

• -Make a Mark
• -We Blaze Our Own Trail
• -Brand First
• -We Mean Business

Summary

The Production Support team member plays a key role in ensuring efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations. This role works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for preparing and accurately logging ingredients, rotating between stations as needed, performing continuous quality checks, and upholding sanitation and safety standards.

This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to perform visual quality inspections, and a commitment to minimizing waste. The role may also support packaging operations and take on additional responsibilities based on business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

• Quickly prepare and accurately log ingredients, rotate stations on the fly and properly operate all equipment for production
• Ability to operate under current state guidelines including compliant storage and handling of all products
• Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced
• Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency
• Effectively communicate and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work environment
• Perform visual quality inspections on products, minimize waste where possible
• Assist with Packaging responsibilities as required
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Experience: At least 6 months of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or kitchen environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations. Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a team environment or independently
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must obtain all state required: permits, licenses, certifications
• ServSafe Food Handler’s Card preferred
• Willing to submit to a background check
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older

Benefits

• As a non-exempt employee, you’ll receive a hourly rate of $21.50-$26.15/hr paid biweekly, overtime, 11 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.