RTH Production Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Home Chef (Internal Employees); Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation

401k program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Home Chef is seeking a RTH Production Machine Operator for the 2nd shift in Bedford Park, IL. The role operates, monitors, and cleans kitchen equipment to maintain a continuous production flow, with Saturdays and Sundays off.

You will follow SOPs, assist with the organization of the RTH Drop Zone, and support SQF food safety initiatives in a full-time role. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential in this fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative production

Qualifications

• General High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• 6+ months of production/warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with others as a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and clean equipment to ensure continuous production flow.
• Follow SOPs and lead operator instructions; document machine settings.
• Monitor output and report issues promptly to Lead Operator.
• Perform required cleaning tasks per SOP, including sensor maintenance.
• Maintain organization of the RTH Drop Zone and communicate needs to Lead Operator.
• Adhere to Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and SQF food safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

RTH Production Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Bedford Park, IL

This role follows a 2nd shift schedule, working from4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with designated days off onSaturday and Sunday.

The Ready to Heat (RTH) Machine Operator's primary responsibility is to safely operate, monitor, and clean Kitchen and Assembly equipment to ensure continuous production flow. When machine operation is not necessary or all machine-related tasks are complete, the operator will complete other production tasks as assigned, including supporting the organization of the RTH Drop Zone. The operator is responsible for performing tasks according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices.

Detailed Responsibilities

Operate and Monitor Equipment

• Always keep safety first while using all equipment.
• Must be trained on RTH machinery (e.g., MAP machines, metal detectors, ovens, etc.) and be able to operate the equipment safely.
• Follow instructions from the Lead Operator to control and adjust basic machine settings.
• Monitor equipment output to spot visible machine-related mistakes or flaws and report them immediately to the Lead Operator.
• Safely start, operate, and be able to lock out a piece of equipment.

Complete Equipment Cleaning and Basic Operator Checks

• Perform required cleaning tasks as per SOP, such as cleaning MAP sensors.
• Perform visual inspections on all machinery and report any issues or variances to the Lead Operator.
• Follow the Lead Operator's guidance on documenting machine settings.

Maintain RTH Drop Zone

• Assist in maintaining the organization of the drop zone.
• Communicate supply needs for ingredients or packaging items to the Lead Operator.
• Follow instructions for tagging and communicating with Warehouse on items no longer needed.

Safety & General Responsibilities

• Follow all Lock Out Tag Out procedures and refrain from using a machine when locked or tagged out.
• Follow all procedures for the safe operation of machinery.
• Follow the facility GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and support the company's food safety system (SQF).

General Responsibilities:

• Must be able to submit progress of production throughout the shift
• Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs

This position requires 0% travel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• General High School diploma, or equivalent, (e.g. GED)preferred but not required
• 6+ months of production/warehouse environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team

More About Us

Perks and benefits

• Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [e-mail].

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

$22.75 - $22.75 USD