Production Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - North Aurora

Production Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - North AuroraJust like our farm fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, you'll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis!Position SummaryAs a Machine Operator, you'll help make our ready-to-eat dairy products on the ice cream line. You'll run several machines, follow our processes, and handle food and packaging safely. We're looking for someone who learns quickly, pays attention to detail, and can figure out and fix problems as they come up.Key ResponsibilitiesRun the filling, orientation, casing, and stacking machinesFollow our Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Follow our sanitation, food safety, and quality proceduresLearn and follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the ice cream line, and help create new onesFill out paperwork clearly and neatlyKeep your work area clean and safeHelp in other areas outside the Plastic Line when neededOther duties as assignedRequired QualificationsRead, write and understand the English languageAbility to do simple mathHigh school diploma or GEDClear, readable handwritingAble to learn quickly, follow processes, troubleshoot problems, and handle food and packaging safelyPreferred Qualifications5 or more years of food manufacturing experiencePhysical Requirements & Work EnvironmentStand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climbClimb and work from ladders and liftsLift and carry 50 to 150 poundsGood close-up, color, and side (peripheral) visionWork in temperatures from -40°F to 130°FWork in wet areas and with a variety of cleaning chemicalsAdditional InformationThis is a full-time position. You may sometimes be asked to work shifts outside your normal schedule based on business needs.We try to limit production on holidays, but we can't guarantee it. We'll do our best to keep schedules fair and allow for time off.If you're ready to be positive, work hard and have a blast doing it, apply today and help us keep the good times (and scoops) rolling! Let's make work sweet.