Packing Line

Packing Line Worker Northbrook, IL

Highland Baking Company is seeking dependable and energetic individuals to join our Northbrook team as full-time Packing Line Workers. This position is responsible for inspecting, packaging, labeling, and preparing finished bakery products for shipment while maintaining food safety, quality, and production standards.

Available Shifts

Third Shift: 11:00 p.m.7:30 a.m.

Overtime and schedule flexibility may be required based on production needs.

Attendance Bonus

Eligible employees may earn:

• An additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

• An additional $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.

Attendance bonus eligibility is subject to company policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment, including conveyor systems, slicers, and bagging machines.

• Inspect and select finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.

• Arrange racks of products at the appropriate packing line.

• Place finished products onto conveyors, slicers, or bagging machines.

• Pack finished products into properly assembled and labeled boxes or plastic trays.

• Stack boxes according to product and pallet specifications.

• Transport stacked products to the wrapping machine.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe packaging area.

• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

• Report food safety, product quality, equipment, or safety concerns to a supervisor or member of management.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Dependable, responsible, accurate, and attentive to detail.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Willingness and ability to learn how to operate packaging equipment.

• Knowledge of bakery products is preferred but not required.

• Previous packaging, manufacturing, or food-production experience is preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), food-safety requirements, PPE, and color-coding policies is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for 812 hours.

• Ability to perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.

• Ability to frequently reach, bend, twist, squat, push, and pull.

• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to move racks, boxes, trays, and pallets using approved equipment.

• Ability to work around moving equipment and in areas with varying temperatures.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits

Full-time employees may be eligible for:

• Medical and other insurance benefits

• Paid holidays

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick time

• Medical and parental leave

• 401(k) retirement plan

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and company plan terms.

Highland Baking Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.