3rd Shift Machine Operator Food Manufacturing
| Job #: | 112564 |
| Post Date: | 11/03/2026 |
| Title: | 3rd Shift Machine Operator Food Manufacturing |
| Job Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Crest Hill, Illinois |
| Salary Range: | $19.51 |
| Zip: | 60403 |
MACHINE OPERATOR 3rd Shift – FOOD MANUFACTURING (#RHP-3152/L1S3)
Pay Rate: $19.51
Type: Temp to Hire
Location: Crest Hill, IL
Schedule: Monday through Friday: 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM
Requirements: Resume / Interview / English / Background Check / Drug Test / H.S. School Diploma or GED / Authorization to work in the U. S.
About the Client:
Our client is a global food company with over 80 years of legacy. With operations in 100+ countries and a portfolio spanning foodservice, in-store bakers, and retail, the client is more than a food company, they are a people-first organization committed to doing what’s right.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
- Follow all OSHA, facility safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Set up, operate, adjust, and change over production machinery and equipment.
- Perform basic equipment repairs and troubleshooting as needed.
- Ensure all machinery is in proper working condition and ready for on-time production startup.
- Make necessary machine adjustments to maintain consistent product flow and production efficiency.
- Perform routine quality inspections and process control checks.
- Operate date-coding equipment and verify correct date codes on product cases.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Clean production equipment according to established sanitation procedures.
- Assist Quality Assurance with product sampling and other production-related duties as needed.
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
- Basic English communication skills.
- Previous manufacturing or machine operating in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 40°F to 85°F, depending on the production area.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of up to 10–13 hours per shift.
- Comfortable with frequent walking, bending, reaching, and moving between production machines.
- Ability to push and pull pallet jacks loaded with materials.
- Ability to climb crossover ladders and steps as needed.
Additional Requirements
- Education: H. S. Diploma or GED
- Experience: Previous food manufacturing or production experience is a plus.
- Work Environment: Fast-paced food manufacturing facility with extended periods of standing and physical activity.