Shape the Batch: Operate and Own Our Bakery Line

Join our Chicago Heights team as an Operator I in the Production department and keep our bakery lines humming. You’ll report to the Production Supervisor and run equipment that turns ingredients into finished goods that meet exacting specifications for safety, quality, and legality.

A day in this role

• Arrive ready for a 12-hour shift; verify tools, settings, and supplies are in place before start-up.
• Run, monitor, and adjust bakery machinery to hit targets; keep constant attendance at your equipment and restrict use to trained teammates.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, and our Allergen, Food Defense, and HACCP programs every step of the way.
• Complete accurate, legible production and material usage records; capture downtime and report at shift end.
• Weigh and record waste properly; document finished and semi-finished goods and, when needed, enter data in SAP.
• Communicate equipment or food safety concerns promptly to supervision; partner with Maintenance for repairs and adjustments.
• Keep your area and machines clean; use PPE and all safety devices; never use damaged pallets and never abuse equipment.
• Report any unsafe acts or injuries immediately; help keep a safe, orderly, fast-paced environment.
• Build strong working relationships; follow work instructions; perform other duties as assigned to support plant needs.

Purpose of the position

Operate and care for production equipment so every product leaving the line matches company specifications and regulatory/customer requirements.

Key strengths you bring

• Commitment to Food Safety and Quality Standards, daily.
• GMP/SOP discipline with accurate documentation habits.
• Comfort working on moving conveyors in a fast-paced setting.
• Problem-solver who knows when to escalate to Supervision/Maintenance.

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year as a machine operator (required); food industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with: Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Mixing, Blending, Weighing Raw Materials, Machine setups for production runs.

Compensation & schedule

• Job Type: Full-time; Work Location: In person
• Pay: $16.50 – $17.50 per hour
• Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week
• Schedule: 12-hour shift; day or night; current opening includes 1st shift (6am–6pm)

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Food safety mindset

See something? Say something. Immediately alert Supervision and/or Quality Assurance to any food safety or quality issues.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to climb, stand or walk for extended periods of time
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand up to a minimum of 8 hours
• Able to work with product on moving conveyors

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme cold
• The noise level in the work environment is often moderate to loud

Apply

Ready to get started? Apply at gkitchens.com.