Production - 1st Shift Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

Production Associate – Seasonal : Lena, Illinois  

Our customer in Lena, Illinois is looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Production Associate to work on 1st shift part-time. In this role, you will support the production line by operating equipment, performing quality checks, and helping maintain a clean and safe food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities of the Production Associate:

• Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards.
• Follow detailed work instructions, recipes, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with handling, lifting, and moving materials throughout the production process.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Support production goals by working efficiently and communicating issues to team leads.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support daily production operations.

Production Associate Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. safely.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to follow strict food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work weekdays with flexibility for weekends as needed.

Pay for Production Associate: $19.00/hour.

Production Associate Benefits:

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid weekly.
• Direct deposit.
• Paid training.

Type: 1st Shift, Seasonal.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, with weekends as needed, starting at 6:00am until production is complete.

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