General Labor Production 1st Shift

General Labor Production 1st Shift (#3082)

Pay Rate: $19.00

Location: Niles, IL 

Schedule: Monday through Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

Requirements: Resume / Interview / Background Check / Drug Test / H.S. Diploma or GED / Authorization to work in the U. S.

Summary: 

General Laborer supports the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of food products by performing hands-on assembly line and material handling tasks throughout the plant. This role is essential to maintaining line flow, product integrity, and compliance with safety, quality, and GoodManufacturing Practices (GMP) in a fast-paced, team-based manufacturing environment.

About the Client:

Our client specializes in Toppings, Creams, and Culinary Solutions (TCCS). Though the facility is compact, this 24/7, 365- day operation punches well above its weight, driving innovation and consistency across their non-dairy portfolio. With five rotating shifts, their plant thrives on ownership, agility, and cross-functional excellence. 

Our client is a global food company with over 80 years of legacy. With operations in 100 countries and a portfolio spanning foodservice, in-store bakers, and retail, the client is more than a food company, they are a people-first organization committed to doing what’s right. 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Perform hands-on work on production and assembly lines, including packing, recasing,repackaging, and product rework across multiple lines.
• Support production by maintaining line speed while meeting quality and appearance

standards.

• Prepare, stage, and replenish materials, packaging, and supplies during production runs.
• Accurately verify production codes, dates, and labels to ensure compliance with product

specifications.

• Operate and adjust coder machines as needed to ensure accurate labeling.
• Build, stack, and hand-palletize finished goods in accordance with safety and quality

requirements.

• Perform manual tasks including packing cases, moving cases, and rework activities as

assigned.

• Ensure unused materials are resealed, labeled, and returned to designated warehouse

locations following standard procedures.

• Power down, clean, and prepare coding, taping, and production equipment for the next shift.
• Manually palletize cases and pails as required, including stacking pallets up to 72 inches in

height.

• Support proper start-up and shut-down of production equipment by ensuring work areas are

clean, materials are staged, and equipment checklists are followed.

• Assist with product changeovers, including removal and staging of packaging materials.
• Maintain adequate supplies of packaging materials including bags, pails, labels, lids, and

cases to support efficient production flow.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Comply with all Safety, GMP, Quality, Plant Policies, and food safety requirements.
• Communicate production or quality concerns to team leads or supervisors as needed.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, GMP policies and production
• procedures.
• Basic math skills using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to follow instructions and standardized manufacturing processes.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks including bending, twisting, stooping, pushing,
• pulling, and grasping.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds as required.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, and high-noise environments, with appropriate PPE.
• Willingness to work a multi-shift manufacturing environment, including overtime as needed.

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