The General Laborer performs general manual labor tasks; responsible for and will be assigned a wide variety of duties that will vary depending upon production needs and the department they are assigned to (Press Packaging, Sanitation and Mill).

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Elk Grove

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Utility Production

Job Description:

Schedule: 2nd Shift 5:00pm to 3:30am, Monday - Friday, with rotating for Saturday work based on production schedule.

Work Location: 1325 Chase Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Benefits: Based on Union Contract Provisions

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: 2nd Shift: $19.75 per hour, plus $0.25 shift differential

Position Overview:

This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of the packaging operation on his/her shift.  This individual must possess good mechanical skills and be able to demonstrate their ability to produce quality product at levels that will allow the plant to meet or exceed its goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Adheres to company safety and sanitation policies and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in all areas of responsibility.

Follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Must be able to stand for several hours at a time.

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.

Must maintain good housekeeping principles and an organized and neat work area.

Works effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality standards.

Follows instructions/directions correctly. Stacking Cases, Manual Labeling, Manual Packing and able to communicate with operator.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong relationships with all line associates and departments.

Demonstrates a Positive Mental Attitude, and willingness to change lines when necessary.

Demonstrates ability to think critically and problem-solve.

Ability to calculate basic math functions (adding subtracting, multiplying, division, percent, etc.) accurately and quickly is necessary.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

No experience required; all new hires will be trained.

High School Diploma, GED, equivalent, preferred

Highly motivated self-starter and ability to work independently.

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Basic math and measuring ability

Demonstrates good people skills

Job tasks may also involve:

Using personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, gloves, and other equipment as established in company policies and safe work procedures.

Compliant with the uniform policy.

Lift 50 pounds at a minimum, anything over should seek assistance.

Frequent carrying, bending, standing, sitting, and repetitive motion.

Other duties

May Include:  Sweeping, Organizing, Wiping, Moping, Washing, 

Dusting, Scrubbing, Sanitizing, Repack Operations and other

duties as assigned.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.