What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Dutch American Foods INC.?
Production Laborer
Dutch American Foods is a 30-year-old family-owned dry blending and packaging company with manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Beecher and Crete, Illinois. If you are looking for a successful, growing company with a family-owned environment that recognizes quality and hard work, then Dutch American Foods is a good fit for you. We are looking for dependable, hardworking, and responsible individuals to join our team.
Hourly Rate:
1st Shift $15.50 to $16.75
2nd Shift $17.00 to $18.25
*Depending on position hired for
Note: Dutch American Foods, Inc. reserves the right to offer the selected candidate an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level determined by the Company that is commensurate with the candidate’s education, qualifications, skills, training, certifications and experience.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance (PPO Plan) with Prescription (Rx) Drug coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- $25,000 Life Insurance – 100% company paid
- Employee, Spouse and Children Life Insurance - Optional
- Short-term Disability Insurance - Optional
- 401(k) Plan with generous match by the company
- Paid holidays & PTO days
- Uniform Service – 100% company paid
- Good Attendance, Plant Safety and Food Safety Awards
- Paid Break & Lunch
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read/write and interpret documents
- General math skills
- Ability to lift 50-70 lbs
- Ability to work 9-10 hours (lifting, stacking, standing, etc...)
- Leadership, teamwork, and time management skills
- Follow safety rules/regulations, company policies, and food safety/quality procedures
- Authorized to work in the United States
Position Overview:
- Stack finished product onto a pallet in a neat/organized manner.
- Properly place the appropriate tickets/labels onto the finished pallet.
- Stage the pallet for the forklift operators to take to shrink wrap machine.
- Ensure that housekeeping standards are always visitor ready in all areas.
- Assist in the training of new employees.
- Reviews production schedules on a daily basis and takes proactive measures to ensure their completion.
- Report/document any issues identified while on the packaging line.
- Following policies and procedures (SOPs, GMPs, etc.) as written.
- Dispose of trash in an appropriate manner.
Job Type: Full-Time
1st Shift (Mon-Friday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Saturday is voluntary 6:00 AM -11:30 AM
2nd Shift (Mon-Thursday: 4:45 PM -3:15 AM) (Friday 4:45 PM - 1:15 AM)
Working hours may vary by location, department and season. Work schedules are set based on business needs and are subject to change.
Work Location: Beecher & Crete
1362 Dutch American Way Beecher IL 60401
25393 Dixie Highway Crete IL 60417
Join our team today! This is a great opportunity to use your talents and make a difference in taking us to the next level of performance!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $18.25 per hour
Expected hours: 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Beecher, IL 60401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Beecher, IL 60401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17