East St. Louis, Illinois, United States · On-site
Job Summary The Cooker Operator is responsible for the operation of an evaporator system. They must monitor pumps, grinders and associated equipment to ensure quality assurance. Shift: Night Shift 11:00pm - 9am Mon - Thu…
Skills: Evaporator System Operation, Quality Assurance, GMP Compliance, Equipment Monitoring, Industrial Cleaning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$28/hr
Job Description Our internship program will introduce you to the world of consumer packaged goods with the goal of cooking up an interest in future career opportunities and allowing you to make an impact in a refuse-to-l…
Skills: Food Science, Benchtop Experiments, Pilot Plant Operations, Data Collection, Technical Writing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$34/hr
Company: US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 60140 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $22.79 - $34.13 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state spec…
Skills: Mechanical Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Preventive Maintenance
East St. Louis, Illinois, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$26/hr
Job Summary The Production Worker is responsible for loading and unloading of raw material/finished product as well as cleanliness of plant and equipment. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description…
Skills: Loading and Unloading, Industrial Cleaning, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Vehicle Operation
Ottawa, Illinois, United States · On-site
Job Details: High Lift Operator B Shift Monday-Thursday 6:00PM-4:30AM $23.10 If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we raise the world's expectations of what good food can do! Safety …
Skills: Hi-lift Forklift Operation, Warehouse Management, Cold Storage Operations, Stand-up Forklift, Safety Compliance
Alsip, Illinois, United States · On-site
POSITION SUMMARYU.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire r…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, Material Handling, Scanner Usage
Libertyville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$22/hr
Job Description Provides continuous machine support by continuously monitoring primary and secondary equipment for uptime efficiency and equipment safety. -Understands MEEF impact to effectively communicate to Production…
Skills: Machine Operation, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Material Changeovers, Quality Control
Cary, Illinois, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$20/hr
Caster 2nd Shift Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solut…
Skills: Mold Preparation, Aluminum Casting, Furnace Operation, Blueprint Reading, Hand Tool Proficiency
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · On-site
$65k–$75k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago Office - Vernon Hills, IL 60061Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: 1st ShiftJob C…
Skills: Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Potable Water Plumbing, Technical Support, Troubleshooting
Cary, Illinois, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$20/hr
Caster 2nd Shift Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solut…
Skills: Mold Preparation, Aluminum Casting, Furnace Operation, Quality Inspection, Hand Tool Proficiency
Cary, Illinois, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$20/hr
Caster 2nd Shift Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solut…
Skills: Mold Preparation, Aluminum Casting, Furnace Operation, Quality Inspection, Hand Tool Proficiency
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$84k–$116k/yr
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference …
Skills: Talent Sourcing, Boolean Search, LinkedIn Sourcing, Candidate Pipeline Building, Talent Mapping
Aurora, Illinois, United States · On-site
Immediate Hiring for Experienced Maintenance Technicians at Glanbia Performance Nutrition! Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office lo…
Skills: Preventative maintenance, Equipment diagnostics, Hand tools, Power tools, Precision measuring instruments
Sterling, Illinois, United States · On-site
Join Our Team as a 2nd Shift Stiffener Welder Do you take pride in laying down a clean, consistent weld? Are you the kind of person who enjoys building something solid, precise, and built to last? At Menk, we manufacture…
Skills: MIG Welding, Oxygen/Acetylene Torch Operation, Blueprint Reading, Metric Measurement, Quality Inspection
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$59k–$79k/yr
Job Summary An Associate Process Engineer will support and assist senior engineers with projects. This position will work with some supervision in order to develop the practical and critical skills necessary to transitio…
Skills: Chemical engineering, Food engineering, Biological engineering, Process technology, Applied statistics
New Lenox, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: NEW LENOX, IL 60451Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyAbout Us: NLX Beverage Solutions, now integrated into Finlays Solutions, brings together specialized beverage manufacturing expertise with t…
Skills: Machine Operation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Aseptic Manufacturing, CIP and SIP
Cary, Illinois, United States · On-site
Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Monday - Friday, OT required as needed. What you will do: As a Machine Operator in our Comfort Bath department, you will be working with products that are improving an…
Skills: Machine Operation, Mechanical Aptitude, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Quality Checks
St. Charles, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$38/hr
Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, gro…
Skills: Press Operation, Troubleshooting, Quality Control, Machine Setup, Hydraulics
Aurora, Illinois, United States · On-site
Immediate Hiring for Entry-Level and Experienced manufacturing team members at Glanbia Performance Nutrition! Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the…
Skills: Machine Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Control, SAP System, RF Scan Guns
Aurora, Illinois, United States · On-site
Immediate Hiring for Experienced Maintenance Technicians at Glanbia Performance Nutrition! Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office lo…
Skills: Preventative Maintenance, Equipment Diagnosis, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Precision Measuring Instruments
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The Cooker Operator is responsible for operating an evaporator system and monitoring pumps and grinders to ensure quality assurance. Duties include documenting plant operations per GMP programs and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a preference for experience in manufacturing, industrial, or rendering facilities. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with the physical ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 25 lbs.
Job Summary
The Cooker Operator is responsible for the operation of an evaporator system. They must monitor pumps, grinders and associated equipment to ensure quality assurance.
Shift:
Night Shift 11:00pm - 9am Mon - Thursday and Friday and Saturdays as required
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
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Creating essential ingredients to nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world.
A pioneer in circularity, Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) takes materials from the animal agriculture and food industries, and transforms them into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company operates more than 260 facilities in more than 15 countries and processes about 15% of the world’s animal agricultural by-products, produces about 30% of the world’s collagen (both gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen) and is one of the largest producers of renewable energy. To learn more, visit darlingii.com.
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