Operator

About the role

Set up machines to order specifications for bottling, fill and label products, clean and sanitize equipment, and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and plant safety and sanitation policies.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines according to order specifications for bottling operations.
• Fill and label products to meet order specifications.
• Clean and sanitize equipment between production runs.
• Read and understand computer‑generated batch reports to configure machines correctly.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling, and storage of food products.
• Report any known or observed GMP violations to management.
• Apply HACCP philosophy and procedures in daily work.
• Adhere to all plant policies concerning safety, emergency procedures, conduct, maintenance, sanitation, and current departmental procedures.
• Assist the Team Leader and Production Supervisor in training new employees and conducting competency reviews as needed.
• Understand and follow procedures for pulling product samples for quality analysis.
• Safely lift packages up to 50 lb and handle heavier items such as 55‑gallon drums.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret computer‑generated batch reports.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with plant safety, emergency, conduct, maintenance, and sanitation policies.
• Capability to lift up to 50‑pound packages safely and handle heavier containers.
• Willingness to assist in training and competency reviews.

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois (eligible after 60 days of full‑time employment; premiums subsidized).
• Dental insurance through MetLife (eligible after 60 days of full‑time employment).
• Vision insurance through VSP (eligible after 60 days of full‑time employment).
• 401(k) Plan – Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan (available to employees 21+ after one year of service).