South Kitchen Operator 3rd shift
Doumak, Inc. is The Marshmallow Company. Founded in 1921, it is a leading producer of marshmallows sold under the Campfire® and Fireside® brands, and for private label. Our two Chicago-area facilities provide bagged regular and miniature marshmallows for distribution worldwide through wholesale, retail grocery, and food service channels.
About the role
The cooking process uses kettles with proper amounts of raw materials to form table product. The operator oversees the extrusion process to ensure proper size and crust. The operator trays off overflow product or dumps product onto lines needing more product. All operators assist each other with changeovers, cleanups, and general maintenance of the cook room and starch room. All operators ensure a quality marshmallow is produced and presented to the packaging machines.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Must read and write English and understand basic math
- Must be able to regularly lift 40 pounds
- Work experience in food manufacturing environment, confectionary preferred
- Weekend work may be required (overtime and double time pay will apply)
We will train the right person.
Pay
$18.00 hourly rate / Union Environment
- After one year of employment: $19.00 hourly rate
- After two years of employment: $20.00 hourly rate
- After three years of employment: $21.00 hourly rate
- After four years of employment: $21.00 hourly rate
- After five years: full scale pay
Benefits
- Medical insurance (BCBS)
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Short-term disability (employee only)
- Basic life insurance of $50k (employee only)
- Safety bonus
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
Applicants will be required to pass a background check and drug screen.