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Food Processing Line Technician

Nexus Employment Solutions
Manteno, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2027

Food Processing Line Technician

Picture the start of your shift: you arrive on the production floor, check your station, and ready the equipment. You’ll lift materials into position, bring machinery online, and keep a steady rhythm while monitoring gauges and screens. Throughout the day, you’ll follow SOPs, record production counts, and partner with teammates to keep everything running smoothly and safely.

What You’ll Tackle

  • Manually load and unload product into and out of production equipment
  • Operate, oversee, and troubleshoot assigned food manufacturing machinery
  • Adhere to SOPs, safety policies, and quality standards
  • Complete routine equipment checks to confirm proper operation
  • Document production activity, logs, and inventory accurately
  • Communicate issues quickly and collaborate with your team
  • Keep your area clean, organized, and hazard-free

Schedule & Pay

  • Starting pay: $20.00 per hour
  • Shift differentials: $1.00 (2nd shift) and $2.00 (3rd shift)
  • Shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd available
  • AM / PM schedules available
  • Weekend availability required (Saturday & Sunday)

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Comfort repeatedly lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions
  • Basic math, reading, and mechanical aptitude
  • Strong attention to detail with a safety-first mindset
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced setting
  • Willingness to work weekends as scheduled

Preferred

  • Prior experience in manufacturing or production
  • Familiarity with lean or continuous improvement practices

Work Setting

  • Active manufacturing floor with machinery and ambient noise
  • Occasional exposure to production material components
  • High-throughput, fast-paced environment

Why Join

  • Weekly pay
  • Full-time hours
  • Long-term opportunities
  • Clear path for advancement and pay growth
  • Supportive, team-oriented culture

Apply In Person

Walk in and apply in person with 2 forms of Identification!

Monday – Friday from 8AM – 4PM

7900 N Milwaukee Ave
Unit 12
Niles, IL 60714
Inside the Oak Mill Plaza Mall

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AI Disclosure

We may use AI-enabled tools to assist with parts of the hiring process; all evaluations and final decisions involve human judgment.

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