Production Technician AWS Night Shift

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

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Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location: Loves Park, IL, US, 61111

OVERVIEW

12 Hour Continental – Rotating schedule for entire year - Work HALF the YEAR!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a key member of our manufacturing team, the Technician participates in Integrated Work Systems (IWS), a continuous improvement framework that helps teams operate more efficiently through standard processes, employee ownership, problem solving, and skill development, to build technical capability, equipment ownership, and understanding of standard work. The Technician will demonstrate proficiency through training, assessments, observations, and certification steps required for assigned work areas or equipment. They will support continuous improvement by applying learned skills, following standards, identifying losses, and contributing to team capability and performance goals. Additional responsibilities include:

• Efficiently and safely operate and monitor all packaging equipment to maintain product flow from discharge of the extruder to palletize.
• Responsible for package integrity and quality checks, including metal, seals, code date, and product weight and case counts/weights.
• Monitor and maintain correct product/case weights.
• Handle scrap and waste from machine, as necessary.
• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Perform data entry into the computer.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner, exercising caution to avoid accidents, prevent injury to people or damage to the equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area. Ensure the area is clean and organized as part of the shift hand-off and weekly shutdown/sanitation process. Operate floor scrubber and other cleaning devices as required.
• Adhere to all safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and promote safe work practices.
• Responsible for notifying maintenance or supervisor when line or piece of line is down and needs attention.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work overtime hours, above your normal schedule, to meet customer’s demands.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Uniform, Hairnet, Beard net, and Mask when required.
• Occasionally exposed to dusty conditions due to the handling of bulk products. The employee must be able to wear and use breathing protection devices as required while working in these conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull 350-pound carts with wheels.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Employees must be flexible in learning and working in other job functions to ensure a competent, trained

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value ofCare For Our Peopleand we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

The target range for this position is: $21-$23.50 per hour.
Perfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable statutorily protected group status under local, state, or federal law.