Company
Pures Food Specialties LLC
Location
Chicago, IL
Job type
Full-time
Salary
17.75–20.00 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter
Job description
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
Q
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Q
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Q
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
Source: Internal Revenue Service
Q
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services