Packer I- Packaging - 3rd Shift

Packer I- Packaging - 3rd Shift


Company
Pure's Food Specialties Inc
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
17.75–19.50 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Jooble
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Job Description
A packaging operator is a professional who works in manufacturing or industrial settings, operating and monitoring machinery to produce goods. They are responsible for setting up, adjusting, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment to ensure efficient and safe production and must have the ability to work in a safe manner, follow safety guidelines.
• Understand and follow Food Safety policies.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules and work in other departments including weekends and holidays
• Ability to read and understand recipes.
• Ability to troubleshoot process related issues within the boundaries of the recipe
• Ability to use digital scales and have a working knowledge of scale functions.
• Ability to mix doughs according to recipe. Have a working knowledge of the mixer, using the time and batch recipe system
• Follow FIFO (First in First Out), Mix lot number and documentation accuracy.
• Clean & Refill ingredient bins and label the bins with the correct lot number.
• Ability to work in a standing position for entire shift and climb steps and ladders.
• Monitors and assists with equipment upstream/downstream to ensure continuous operation.
• Ability to clean mixers, work areas properly during and after production runs or changeovers
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
• Observe all plant safety, GMP and allergen procedures and attend appropriate training sessions
• Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements
• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor
• Follow supervisor's directives and be able to support the shift team as needed

Third shift hours are generally from 11:00PM-7:00AM, starting Monday night.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position .
Requirements
PREFERRED SKILLS

Must be able to communicate with others as well as management
Must understand FDA guidelines and company policies.
Mathematical skills
Work Environment & Physical demands
• This position works in a manufacturing facility and requires standing, bending, climbing or walking 80% of the time
• Must frequently twist, bend, and stoop when performing work tasks.
• Frequently carry or lift 50 pounds or more.

Travel Required
• No travel is required for this job.
Benefits:
• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave

EEO Statement

Pure's is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.
Salary Description

$17.75 - $19.50 Hourly

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