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General Labor 1st Shift

freshexpress
Streamwood, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2031

Job Summary:

General production workers are responsible for performing a variety of tasks in a food manufacturing environment. Required tasks may include but are not limited to; Trimming, erecting corrugated boxes, general housekeeping (Utility), material handling functions, performing rework, condiment inserter and product spreading. Other functions may include packing bags in corrugated boxes and palletizing while meeting and exceeding all safety, quality, and efficiency standards. Job functions are subject to change from day to day depending on customer requirements.

Schedule: 6:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Saturday

Job Functions:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of all trimming techniques. (Depending upon area of assignment)
  • Perform visual inspection of all raw products while performing the trimming process, product spreading, and rework functions.
  • Communicate quality issues of raw product to the appropriate personnel.
  • Ensure prompt and timeliness of changeovers when performing condiment inserter functions. (When Required)
  • Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
  • Ability to meet daily production standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills / Qualifications:

  • Must be able to understand and execute actions based on of verbal and visual instructions.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds repetitively.
  • Stand for the duration of the shift (10 hours or more)
  • Bend continuously throughout the shift
  • Able to work in a noisy, wet and cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit
    • Must be able to work 6 consecutive days, overtime and weekends if necessary
  • Perform repetitive motions for the duration of the shift
  • Able to reach with hands and arms to check product

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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