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Freelance Pouch Machine Operator Jobs in Illinois

Menasha Corporation

Open Food Machine Operator

Alsip, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

... and operating vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines and equipment that are used in the ... pouch quality specification and production requirements. * Disassemble, clean, and sanitize ...

SIG Combibloc

Slitting Operator

Northlake, IL · On-site

$20.50 - $24/hr

Check machine settings and safety features before starting the machines, load materials, and start ... We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile ...

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2nd Shift Production

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

Production Operator - Solutions Department Location: Carol Stream, IL (On-site) Shifts: (2nd) 2 pm ... Machine Operation: Operate and troubleshoot specialized packaging equipment, including auger ...

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3rd Shift Production

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

Production Operator - Solutions Department Location: Carol Stream, IL (On-site) (3rd) 10 pm - 6:30 ... Machine Operation: Operate and troubleshoot specialized packaging equipment, including auger ...

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1st Shift Production

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

Production Operator - Solutions Department Location: Carol Stream, IL (On-site) Shifts: (1st) 6 am ... Machine Operation: Operate and troubleshoot specialized packaging equipment, including auger ...

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Rockford, IL

$15 - $60/hr

Alignerr is operated by Labelbox. Labelbox is the leadingdata-centric AI platform for building ... machine learning concepts Important Information: This is a freelance position compensated on an ...

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Regional Marketing Manager - US

Chicago, IL · On-site

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Machine Operator 4 (Packaging)

Prinova US LLC

Carol Stream, IL • On-site

$26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Prinova rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Unlock your potential with Prinova
We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.
Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.
JOB TITLE Machine Operator 4 (Packaging
Department: Solutions
Location: Carol Stram
Type: Full Time
A Machine Operator 4 (Packaging) is responsible for coordinating daily dry powder packaging operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production while leading packaging line personnel. This role serves as the technical expert for packaging equipment, supports troubleshooting and continuous improvement, coordinates changeovers, and ensures production targets, quality standards, and labor efficiencies are achieved.
Main Duties amp; Responsibilities
  • Coordinate daily dry powder packaging operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production aligned with quality and output targets.
  • Provide direction for packaging line personnel, optimizing staffing, throughput, and labor utilization.
  • Operate, set up, troubleshoot, and optimize packaging equipment (auger fillers, bagging systems, pouch fillers, checkweighers, metal detectors, sealing, labeling, and coding systems).
  • Manage line startups, shutdowns, product changeovers, and line clearance activities.
  • Monitor production performance; identify issues and coordinate corrective actions with maintenance and engineering.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, and company quality and safety standards.
  • Perform and verify in-process quality checks, including batch records, lot codes, labeling, and packaging specifications.
  • Analyze downtime, waste, and inefficiencies; drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, OEE).
  • Train and coach operators on safety, SOPs, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Complete and review production documentation (batch records, downtime logs, inventory adjustments, and reports) accurately and on time.
  • Perform inventory control activities, including cycle counts and material verification.
  • Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure proper sanitation of equipment and production spaces.
  • Support audits, inspections, CAPA activities, and root cause investigations.
  • Operate material handling equipment and assist with packaging, labeling, palletizing, and shipment preparation as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned, including flexible scheduling and overtime as required.
  • Will complete other duties as assigned
Requirements and Skills
  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required
  • 2+ year mixing experience in food manufacturing
  • Must be able to follow precise instructions and observe good manufacturing practices.
  • Must be familiar with or able to learn metric system, which is used in the manufacture of Vitamin products.
  • Demonstrates integrity and accountability
  • Effectively communicates with respect
  • Must be able to effectively read and write English
Work Conditions amp; Physical Requirements
  • Must have the ability to safely handle warehouse equipment and production equipment and stamina and endurance to perform physical functions of job throughout the day.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • The employee must very frequently lift and/or move 25 KG, 1-5 KG repetitively.
  • Ability to stand for an extended periods of time
  • Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask.
  • Must wear steel toe shoes.
  • Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator.
  • Ability to work above shoulders.
  • Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement.
  • Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas.
All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA and BRC).
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Pay – $26.00 hr
Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Employer paid STD and LTD
  • HSA and FSA
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • PTO
  • Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
  • 401(k) amp; Roth with employer match
  • Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
  • Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
  • Personal growth including training and development opportunities
Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.

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