Production Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Production Laborers – Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Are you looking for stable, full-time work in food manufacturing? Join our team as a Production Laborer in Chicago Heights! This is a physically demanding role with consistent hours and the opportunity to become a permanent employee.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 12-hour shifts
• Mandatory overtime on Saturdays when needed
• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM ($15.40/hr)
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM ($16/hr)

Work Environment:

• Temperature-controlled facility (50–60&degree;F)
• Fast-paced, food production and assembly

Physical Demands:

• Continuous, repetitive heavy lifting—up to 100 lbs (4–6 times per hour)
• Stand for entire 12-hour shift
• Frequent bending, twisting, and reaching
• Applicants must be comfortable with very active, physically demanding work!

Job Duties:

• Assemble and package food products
• Follow strict food safety and cleanliness standards
• Rotate between positions on the production line
• Meet daily production goals
• Consistently lift and move heavy products

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 6 months of food production or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to lift heavy items repeatedly throughout the shift
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Able to work 12-hour shifts and mandatory overtime
• Steel-toe boots required

Interested?
Apply today and start your path to a stable job with growth opportunities in a leading food manufacturing company. If you can handle heavy lifting in a fast-paced setting and want steady work, we want to hear from you!

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