Operator 1, Materials

Job TitleProduction Material HandlerLocationChicago Heights, ILDepartmentProductionReporting to Production Supervisor Key AccountabilitiesThe person in this position will be heavily involved in the day to day receipt and inspection of corrugate inner boxes at the Chicago Heights, IL bakery as a primary function. This person will be working in tandem with the QA Management to ensure all parameters of the inspection are being met as required. In between receiving inspections, when a delivery is not scheduled, this position will apply basic skills in the production line to ensure that product meets company specifications, ensure that job duties that affect safety, legality and quality standards are addressed. Perform duties and tasks routinely. Adapts techniques to meet special needs, and apply basic skills to ensure that product meets company specification.Inspection ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the incoming component inspections upon receipt at Chicago Heights, IL bakery.Utilizing Standard Operating Procedures detailing all quality paramaeters to guide inspections.Responsible for identifying discrepancies of incoming components that do not meet quality parameters.Responsible to effectively communicate with the FSQA management team the results of the inspections.Responsible for accurate documentation of the inspections on excel spreadsheet as well as paper documentation.Responsible for placing on hold / releasing from hold in the inventory system any inspection that is deemed unacceptable.Responsible for maintaining email communication / 2-way radio with the management team with full information regarding details of each component inspection.Responsible for re-stacking, shrink wrapping, and re-banding inspected pallets.This position is scheduled during receiving hours between Monday through Friday.Operations ResponsibilitiesSign in and out on your line staffing sheet and at main entrance Be at your work station on timeDo not leave work station unattended or until relieved. If you must leave notify a Supervisor or leadWork safely, use floor matsFollow all Food Safety and GMP policies.Remove any visual small, large, dark, light and deformed pieces then place in inedible bin.Report any dough pieces that may visually contain foreign materialInform Crew Lead and Production Supervisor any time you must leave the lineEnsures compliance with production/packaging procedure/practices as well as inspecting all areas within the manufacturing line for any operational and/or mechanical issues as well as taking corrective action and/or notifying supervision and/or managementMaintain line speed/standardsSupports quality control programs to ensure production procedures are in compliance with best practices food safety and quality standards. Ensure quality and consistency of product during processingPick product and place on conveyor and place in cases,make boxes, close boxes,working in palletizing, stacking cases on pallets, working at the cutter returning dough, helping the Operator on the sheeter line ,scaling, dosing ingridents, helping dispose waste in the bakery feed, working in rework Expected to work in other areas/departments as needed as well as other duited assigned by manger/supervisor ; for example be a spotter on the Production line.Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency LevelRequiredHS Diploma or GEDThree (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferredBilingual-English/SpanishPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands, handle or feel objects. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Food Safety/QualityReport any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance. Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate attention. 1st-Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm

Created: 2026-04-02