Production Technician AWS Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401k match

Health insurance

Bonus potential

Well-being subsidy

Parental leave

Membership reimbursement

Tuition-free education

Candy allotment

Care for our people

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in Rockford, IL is seeking a Production Technician to operate packaging lines on a rotating AWS night shift and achieve continuous product flow. The role emphasizes equipment monitoring, quality checks, weight control, sanitation, and safety compliance.

You will troubleshoot issues, enter data, and support maintenance while adhering to GMP and safety policies. The position offers strong benefits and a path for advancement within a global confectionery company.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Ability to work overtime hours to meet customer demands.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
• Ability to wear PPE (Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Uniform, Hairnet, Beard net, Mask).
• Occasionally exposed to dusty conditions; may wear breathing protection as required.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull heavy carts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment to maintain product flow from discharge of the extruder to palletize.
• Perform quality checks for metal, seals, code date, weight, and case counts/weights.
• Maintain correct product and case weights.
• Handle scrap and waste from machines as necessary.
• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Enter data into the computer.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow GMP policies.
• Notify maintenance or supervisor when line requires attention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading/writing reports

Math skills

Overtime readiness

PPE usage

Physical stamina

Safety/compliance

Job description

Overview

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking an enthusiastic Production Technician to join our growing team.

Shift:

AWS Night Shift

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

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Week 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON

Week 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF

What You Will Do

• 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

• 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
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual well-being subsidy
• 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.)
• Care For Our People
• 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.

Nearest Major Market:

Rockford

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 federallaw.