Job Description
Processing Machine Operator I -1st Shift Location
1703 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL, 60123, United States
Base Pay
$20.05 - $26.8 / Hour
Job Category
Manufacturing
Industry
Food Processing
Employee Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
3 Years
Maximum Experience
4 Years
Contact information
Name
Maria Herrera
Phone
847-214-4702
Email
mherrera@jbssinc
Description Summary:
The Machine Operator I is responsible for operating, leading, and maintaining packaging machinery—including baggers/fillers, indexers, cappers, case packers/makers, and sealers—and/or a production line. This role ensures equipment runs efficiently and meets all quality and production KPIs with minimal supervision. Functions Of The Position:
Machine Setup & Maintenance Set up machines by loading materials, adjusting dies and films, and configuring settings. Perform mechanical changeovers and monitor machine performance. Troubleshoot issues, report concerns to leadership and assist with repairs to minimize downtime. Conduct weekly or bi-weekly preventive maintenance.
Production Compliance Follow work orders, quality control standards, and sanitation procedures related to weights, packaging, product descriptions, dates, UPCs, cleanup, and changeovers.
Quality & Waste Control Perform quality checks and monitor material waste to ensurepliance with standards.
Team Leadership & Training Direct and instruct line personnel on specific tasks. Train other Level I machine operators.
Operational Checks & Documentation (5Conduct pre-operational inspections andplete required documentation before and after production runs.
Performance Standards Consistently meet or exceed production, quality, and safety benchmarks.
Material Handling & Support Load products into hoppers, stack and pack items, and perform other duties as needed. Train line personnel on job-specific tasks.
Machine Cleaning Clean machines thoroughly after production runs or changeovers.
Work Area Maintenance Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready workspace. Perform tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and equipment cleaning. Carry out additional duties as assigned. JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Summary Additionally, we provide aprehensive benefits package that includes the following: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Company Paid Life, Accident and Disability Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid Time Off, Paid Wellness Days, Paid Parental Leaves, Paid Volunteer Time Off
Family Planning Program and Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Programs
Annual Bonus Plans 401(k) Plan HSA (with Company Match), Health FSA, and Dependent Care FSA. For a full listing of our extensive benefits package, please refer to the Careers page on our website, located here: ://jbssinc/careers Additional Information
Hours
5:am-3:30pm/5am-5pm
Overtime Required?
Yes
Name
Maria Herrera
Phone
847-214-4702
Email
mherrera@jbssinc
