Your Opportunity as Utility 1 - Production
As a part of the Production Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. As a utility 1 worker, you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the utility category. The assignments are as follows: Pan Setter, Feeder, Packer/Carton, Packer/Cases, Shipping Stacker, Handler, Sanitor, Receiver, Palletizer. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team.

Location: Chicago, IL Manufacturing Plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, 12 hours shift, either 3 am to 3 pm or 5 am to 5 pm

Compensation Base Rate: $18.05

In this Role You Will:
* Work as a helper on one production line in various roles. (i.e., Helper, Indexer, Feeder, Packer, Catcher, etc.)
* Will perform various assigned manual labor tasks to: grasp, lift, move, place, and stack items relating to the production processes assigned.
* Feed, catch and monitors continuous on one production line.
* Visually inspect product for quality and quantity.
* Support quality control programs to ensure production procedures follow best practices of food safety and quality standards.
* Report all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible.
* Understand and comply with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations.
* Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable.
* Maintain a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.
* May assist with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and environment pre- and post-production.
* Maintain excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc.
* Adhere to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
* May perform other duties not listed.

The Right Role for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents.
Proven track record of good attendance.
Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform all sanitation duties.
Capability to work well in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solutions with diverse employees.
Willingness to flow to the work to meet the needs of the business.

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Prior food manufacturing experience.
Safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all company Safety Rules & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
Familiarity with bakery equipment.

Tools and Equipment: All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk and hear.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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