3rd Shift Production & Warehouse Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Hollow Rock Manufacturing is seeking a dependable and hardworking Production & Warehouse Laborer to support nightly warehouse and production operations at our Rockford, Illinois facility. This hands-on position plays a critical role in bagging finished products, palletizing inventory, staging raw materials, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, able to perform physically demanding work, has experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, and is able to work from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, Monday through Thursday. Individuals with experience in warehousing, manufacturing, agriculture, food production, or distribution are encouraged to apply.

Position: Production & Warehouse Laborer

Title: 3rd Shift Production & Warehouse Laborer

Location: Rockford, IL (Onsite)

Reporting Manager: Claude Radovanovitch

Responsibilities: 

• Bag, package, and palletize finished products accurately and efficiently.
• Operate a forklift to move palletized inventory, raw materials, and finished goods throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Open, prepare, and stage raw materials for production use.
• Load and unload materials as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with company standards.
• Notify plant management of equipment, production, packaging, or bagging issues that may affect operations.
• Monitor and report low inventory levels of packaging materials, including bags, labels, shrink wrap, and slip covers.
• Follow all company safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and housekeeping expectations.
• Assist with general warehouse, production, and inventory-related tasks as assigned.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

·        High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Ability to work night shift hours from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

·        Previous warehouse, manufacturing, production, agricultural, distribution, or food processing experience.

·        Forklift experience and/or current forklift certification.

·        Experience loading, unloading, palletizing, and inventory movement.

·        Knowledge of warehouse safety practices and material handling procedures.

·        Ability to work independently while following established procedures.

·        Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

·        Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds or more.

·        Stand and walk for extended periods.

·        Ability to work in warehouse and manufacturing environments with varying temperatures.

·        Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.

·        Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.

Please note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location, and business and organizational needs.

Salary range: $21.00 to $23.00 an hour based on experience

Benefits Summary:

·        Medical/vision/dental

·        PTO/Sick Time

·        Paid Holidays

Please note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location, and business and organizational needs.