Machine Operator

Now Hiring: Machine Operators

1st, 2nd & 3rd shift available

$19-$25/hour

Responsibilities

• Review and follow batch tickets and production instructions to assemble batches accurately, ensuring all ingredients and quantities meet specification.
• Read and verify labels on raw materials to confirm correct lot numbers, product types, and usage before adding them to batches.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and GMP standards throughout all production activities, including handling ingredients, operating equipment, and documenting processes.
• Monitor equipment during operation, checking temperatures, pressures, and other process parameters, and make adjustments as needed to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Ensure finished products meet quantity, quality, and labeling requirements, including correct packaging, product identification, and compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Safely lift and move raw materials and finished products, including 50 lb boxes and 2530 lb containers, using proper lifting techniques and material handling equipment such as hand trucks and dollies.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow dress code policies, including steel-toe shoes, hair nets, and restrictions on jewelry, to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Identify and report equipment issues, safety concerns, or quality deviations promptly to ensure continuous improvement and reliable operations.
• Follow all documented procedures for production, cleaning, and sanitation, and complete any required logs or documentation accurately and on time.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating machinery in a production or manufacturing environment, with the ability to learn and work with unique spray-dry equipment.
• Comfort working in a team environment and consistently adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Strong attention to detail, including accurately reading labels on raw materials and following batch tickets and formulations.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work safely around production equipment, cleaning chemicals, and material handling tools.
• Capability to lift and move 50 lb boxes and 2530 lb containers repeatedly during a shift using proper lifting techniques.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift (approximately 2:00 pm 10:30 pm) or 3rd shift (10:00 pm 6:00 am), as needed.
• Basic understanding of general labor and production processes, including batch mixing, cleaning, and material handling.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and performance within a fast-paced food production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or food production is beneficial but not required.
• Experience in machine operation, forklift use, or general labor in a production setting is a plus.
• Ability to rotate between different roles such as compounder, clean room operator, and sanitation technician as needed.
• Openness to learning new processes, equipment, and sanitation procedures within a regulated food GMP environment.
• Interest in developing skills in batch mixing, spray drying, and handling powders and liquids.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Island Lake, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Island Lake, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.