RTE Wrapper Clerk

Elijahhouseliving; Lisbon North (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Short-term and long-term disability

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Costco is seeking a candidate to operate the Ready To Eat (RTE) production line, focusing on hot dog packaging and delivery to warehouse stores and retail shelves. You will monitor line efficiency, perform quality checks, and assist with setup, sanitation, and safety duties in a fast-paced environment.

Role requires adherence to food safety and quality standards, willingness to perform housekeeping tasks, and the ability to work across departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production lines or food processing equipment.
• Attention to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, manual environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line controls to ensure consistent workflow and efficiency.
• Assist with quality checks including temperature, weight and seal inspections.
• Respond to equipment changes and troubleshoot malfunctions to avoid production delays.
• Set up and breakdown equipment for shifts and sanitation as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe operation of machinery in the work area.
• Ensure food safety, product quality, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.

Job description

Job Description

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The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco.

Position Summary

Processes Ready To Eat (RTE) Hot Dogs, including packaging, for delivery to Costco warehouse stores in food courts and for shelf retail product.

Job Duties

• Operates equipment controls, maintains production line consistency, work flow, and efficiency.
• Assists staff with quality control tests, including temperature, weight, and solid seal checks. Monitors staff in their completion of tasks, and directs as needed.
• Responds to changes in the equipment of the production line as needed, solving equipment malfunctions causing production problems.
• Machine Setup: Wipes down wet surfaces, loads film rolls into place with film lift equipment, may have to manipulate film roll manually up to 4-5 times per shift. Sets up multiple rapid pack guards and stainless steel doors covering film and tooling. Sets up carts and luggers needed for rework. The PM shift will breakdown all described equipment at the end of the shift to prepare for sanitation of the department.
• Assists staff with general housekeeping tasks such as lifting tubs of hot dogs onto rolling carts and positioning carts into place.
• Continually assures the quality and appearance of meat products, inspects line machine operation, and visually inspects to ensure quality and consistency. Corrects product errors when necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety of machinery in the work area.
• Responsible for food safety, quality and consistency of product produced.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 0563