Machine Operator

Machine Operator – Lake Zurich, IL

Take advantage of this unique opportunity and become part of a team you can be proud of.

Unique Company perks for your enjoyment

• Climate controlled facility
• Paid weekly
• Employee discount programs
• Growth Opportunities
• Training in Spanish and English
• No High School Diploma required
• 1ST   Shift: M-F 6:15AM-4:15PM $15.35 hourly or 2ND Shift: M-F 2:45PM-12:45AM $15.35 hourly

Major responsibilities are as follows:

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for performing duties to set-up and operate food pouching, labeling, and packaging equipment as is consistent with specifications.

• Available overtime on both shifts
• 1ST   Shift: M-F 6:15PM-4:15PM $15.35 hourly or 2ND Shift: M-F 2:45PM-12:45AM $15.35 hourly

• Set-up, adjust, and operate horizontal form, fill, and seal equipment. 
• Set-up, adjust, and operate labeling and packaging equipment.
• Load and unload roll fed packaging film and other materials.
• Monitor equipment to ensure that is operating correctly and at the appropriate speeds.
• Ensure products produced meet specifications and perform minor adjustments as needed.
• Perform changeovers and basic machine maintenance.
• Report food safety problems and notify supervisor of unusual problems, delays, and/or safety issues.
• Follow SOP’s, GMP’s safety rules, sanitation rules, and good housekeeping procedures.
• Use instructions, hand tools, gauges, and testing instruments.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have prior related experience within a food, beverage, ingredients, filling, canning, and/or packaging environment. 
• 1 – 3 years of working knowledge with form, fill, and seal or form, blow, and seal, or Bartlett, or Hayssen pouching, sack filling, bagging, or packaging equipment is preferred. 
• Additional experience with wrappers, carton erectors, automatic case packers, in-line scales, metal detectors, and X-ray units is desirable.  
• Ability to work in a standing position and lift or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation is required. 
• Basic mechanical aptitude is essential. 
• No diploma is required. 
• Must be able to operate controls, read English, and complete forms. 

Here are some of the perks that Kelly Services offers: 

• Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act health care coverage available to eligible employees
• Group insurance options*
• Service bonus plan and Holiday pay plan
• Weekly electronic pay options with Direct Deposit or a Money Network Card.
• Free online training campus available – Receive Microsoft office training for free!
• Corporate discounts on your Cell phone bill, movie tickets and discounts on insurance.
• *Offered and administered by Leslie & Associates. These plans are not sponsored by Kelly Services.

If you would like to begin your application with us, or if you have any questions, please: Email our office at 24C4@kellyservices.com and/or call us at 847-486-1564

Take advantage of this unique opportunity and become part of a team you can be proud of.