1st Shift Production Associate Job

We are seeking reliable, hardworking Production Associates to join our team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for preparing, assembling, packaging, and labeling food products while maintaining quality and safety standards.

This will be to work in our press room cell.

Location: Woodridge, IL- Food Production Facility.

Shift Details: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-3:00pm range
Must be flexible to work weekends based on business needs

Responsibilities:

Production Operations

• Operate, monitor, and maintain food processing equipment according to established procedures.
• Assist with assembly, packaging, and labeling of products to meet production goals.
• Follow recipes, measurements, and product specifications to ensure consistency.
• Follow proper training procedures when handling raw ingredients to ensure products meet designed specifications.
• Ensure that there is sufficient amount of material (boxes, totes, bags, raw materials, etc.) to perform tasks.
• Ensure that all equipment is operating correctly at respective position. Immediately report any equipment malfunction to Production Leader.

Quality Assurance

• Inspect raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Report any product inconsistencies or defects to the supervisor.

Safety and Sanitation

• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety regulations.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and tools before, during, and after shifts.
• Use any down time to assist with cleaning the department or production line and area or other duties as assigned.

Team Collaboration

• Work cooperatively with team members to meet production deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments to resolve issues.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in food processing, manufacturing, or a similar environment preferred.
  
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50lbs for extended periods.
  Comfortable working in temperature-controlled environments for extended periods of time (cold or warm).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Able to Speak, Read, and Understand English.
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Basic math skills for measurements and production tracking
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

Food Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame

Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business that competes in both the restaurant and frozen food industries. Ideally you have one of our frozen pizzas in your freezer right now. Our primary goal at Home Run Inn Pizza is to be more than a participant in these industries. Our goal is to be a leader. We currently dominate the Chicago frozen pizza landscape, and we know exactly why. Weve identified the key elements of our Chicago strategy and have decided it is time to become the leading tavern style pizza nationally!