What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Machine Operator position at Crest Foods Co., Inc.?
Ready to Roll Up Your Sleeves and Join the Crest Crew?
Come experience the Crest Foods difference—where tradition meets innovation, and every day feels like a team celebration. Since 1946, we’ve been proudly family-operated and community-rooted, growing to nearly 700 full-time employees who bring heart, hustle, and a whole lot of fun to our state-of-the-art facilities in Ashton, Illinois.
At Crest, we don’t just make food—we make culture. And right now, we’re looking for hands-on, high-energy Machine Operators who are ready to keep our production lines running smoothly and our standards sky-high. If you love working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in precision, and want to be part of a team that values your contributions, we’ve got a spot for you.
Crest Foods offers the opportunity to grow, thrive, and be part of something bigger. Let’s build something great—together.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Maintain acceptable production efficiencies and product quality
· Enforce GMP’s and safety rules
· Routine cleaning of equipment and production area
· Coordination of product changeovers
· Operate equipment to maximize efficiency
Skills Required:
· Safety conscious
· Able to get along with others and lead a small team
· Some mechanical ability
· Good communication skills
· Versatility
· Good Attendance
· Previous Machine Operator experience
· Ability to lift 55 pounds
Compensation:
· $19.53/hour
· Shift premiums : $1 for 2nd shift and $2 for 3rd shift
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.53 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What shift are you interested in?
Experience:
- Production Machine Operator: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Ashton, IL 61006 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20