Production Technician: 12-Hour Rotating Shift & Benefits

Perfetti Van Melle; Loves Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package with vacation, wellness, &

13 paid holidays

401k with company match up to 8%

Annual bonus potential and merit-based

Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave

Sam's Club or Costco annual membership

Tuition-Free College Program or FreeED

Modest monthly candy allotment

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in Loves Park, IL is seeking a Packaging Technician to operate and monitor packaging equipment, ensure product flow, and support GMP standards and continuous improvement initiatives within IWS. The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, data entry, and teamwork on the line.

This 12‑hour continental schedule provides half the year off on rotation. Candidates must pass pre‑employment screening, have manufacturing experience, and be able to lift up to 50 lb.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in multiple units.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment to maintain product flow.
• Perform product quality checks, weights, seals and dates.
• Troubleshoot equipment and log data entries.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow GMP standards.
• Notify maintenance when line requires attention.

Skills

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Safety rules literacy

Physical stamina

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle in Loves Park, IL is seeking a Packaging Technician to operate and monitor packaging equipment, ensure product flow, and support GMP standards and continuous improvement initiatives within IWS. The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, data entry, and teamwork on the line.

This 12‑hour continental schedule provides half the year off on rotation. Candidates must pass pre‑employment screening, have manufacturing experience, and be able to lift up to 50 lb.