General Labor Production 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Just In Time Staffing seeks to pair top candidates with opportunities that will be mutually beneficial for both them and the employers.

Company Description

Just In Time Staffing seeks to pair top candidates with opportunities that will be mutually beneficial for both them and the employers.