Production Associate (1st shift)

City and State: Hebron, IL

Job Title: Production Associate (1st Shift)

Pay Rate: $19.00-$21.00/hour

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Employment Type: Evaluation Hire

Summary:

Seeking a dependable and motivated Production Associate to support food manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves packaging, labeling, quality inspections, equipment cleanup, and assisting with multiple areas of production while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with batch making, packaging, sorting, labeling, and quality inspection of food products.
• Operate and support semi-automated production equipment, including bottling, filling, and repacking processes.
• Prepare products for distribution, wrap pallets, and utilize a pallet jack as needed.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas following food safety and GMP requirements.
• Cross-train in multiple production functions and support additional operational tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and willing to learn new processes.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hairnets, and beard nets when applicable.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and problem-solving mindset.

Benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses

Why You'll Like This Position:

• Great work environment
• Friendly team atmosphere
• Music playing throughout the workday
• Employee ideas and improvements are welcomed
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Clean food production environment with pleasant aromas

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced production setting
• Semi-automated production line
• Food manufacturing environment

Dress Code / PPE Requirements:

• Safety glasses
• Steel-toe boots
• Jeans
• Hairnet
• Beard net (if applicable)

First Day Instructions:

• Report at 8:00 AM
• Free parking available
• Smoking permitted in designated areas only
• Bus line not available
• No handicap access

Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)

• Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
• Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
• Call or text at 815-788-8556
• Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118

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