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Packaging Operator - 1st Shift Only

1/15/2026

The Packaging Operator is responsible for setting up machines, monitoring equipment, and ensuring the production line runs efficiently while adhering to safety and quality standards. They must also maintain a clean work area and assist in other departments as needed.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Pure’s Food Specialties was founded in 1964 as a small family-owned cookie manufacturing operation in Broadview, IL (10 miles west of Chicago). Five Decades and three expansions later, Pure’s has grown into one of the leading cookie manufacturing companies in the industry with a customer list that includes many of the largest retailers, wholesalers, and CPG companies in the United States. At Pure’s we’ve developed a unique culture where we make it our mission each day to maintain the speed, flexibility, and responsiveness of a small neighborhood bakery, even as we add some of the largest production lines in the industry.
About the Role

Description

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position.

 

· Must be willing to work flexible schedules and work in other departments including

weekends and holidays.

· Ability to setup machines, conduct basic troubleshooting, loading, films, settings, monitors to

assure all is running efficiently.

· Ability to work in a standing position for entire shift including climbing steps and ladders

· Monitors and assists with equipment upstream/downstream to ensure continuous operation.

· Follow packaging schedule, quality control and sanitation procedures concerning, weights, packs,

descriptions, Best Buy dates, cleanup and changeovers

· Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area

· Ability to clean machines and work area properly during and after production runs or changeovers

· Observe all plant safety, GMP and allergen procedures and attend appropriate training sessions.

· Ability to assist in other departments

· Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by

following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF

requirements

· Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor

· Responsible for collaborating with others; Sharing knowledge, skills and information within your

team and across functional areas.

· Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and

leadership development

· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

· Follow supervisor’s directives and be able to support the shift team as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Educational Background: N/A
  • Experience: Must have experience with operating and maintaining the machines and ensuring the entire
production line is running efficiently.


PREFERRED SKILLS
  • Must be able to communicate with others as well as management
  • Must understand FDA guidelines and company policies. 
  • Mathematical skills
  • Bilingual is preferred
  • Tracks performance data and communicates exceptions.

Benefits:

  • Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
  • 401k Plan
  • Short term disability available
  • Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave


EEO Statement

Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected. 

Key Skills
Machine OperationTroubleshootingQuality ControlSanitation ProceduresFood SafetyCollaborationCommunicationMathematical SkillsGMP ComplianceAllergen ControlHACCPSQF RequirementsPerformance TrackingFlexibilitySafety ProceduresCleaning
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageLogisticsTradesEngineering
Benefits
Healthcare Coverage401k PlanShort Term DisabilityPaid HolidaysVacationPaid Sick Leave
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