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Process Technician - Food Manufacturing First Shift

OSI
West Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026

This role is responsible for monitoring and maintaining equipment used in the dry sausage operations such as compressors, pumps, and electronics.  Also responsible for testing and measuring aspects of the sausage while in the drying room to ensure optimal product quality and safety.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure uniform air distribution and the maintenance of target temperature and humidity ranges throughout the drying room to achieve the optimal drying and mold growth levels.

• Monitor and repair drying room equipment including programmer logic controllers (PLCs) and other control systems to ensure the required twenty-four operation schedule.

• Test sausage product throughout the process using a variety of measuring equipment and document results.

• Analyze, evaluate and communicate results from product and equipment monitoring; adjust equipment as needed to reach targeted product specifications.

• Make recommendations to management when equipment needs replacement or improvements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements associated with the production of dry sausage products.

• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures.  This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Experience & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.

• Understanding of the processes involved in the production of dry sausage products.

• Ability to use and read measurement instruments.

 

Education

 

• Associates degree or equivalent is preferred.

 

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.

• This role does not require any domestic travel

• Position requires the physical agility to perform continuous lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

• Position requires the physical ability to stand/walk for the duration of work hours.

 

 

Compensation/Benefits
We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The hourly pay range for this position is $19.50 to $29.15 per hour. The final hourly rate offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market considerations.

Additional Compensation:
This position may also be eligible for overtime pay, shift differentials, and/or bonus opportunities, as applicable.

 

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and more. A full summary of benefits will be provided upon hire. Compensation information is available on our careers site. If you are viewing this role on a third-party platform and do not see pay details, please visit our careers page www.osigroup.com/careers/ for full transparency.

 


This pay range represents the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

 

Salary : $20 - $29

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