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Pures Food Specialties LLC

Production Operator - 2nd Shift only

full-time•Melrose Park

Summary

Location

Melrose Park

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ability to work in a safe manner, follow safety guidelines.

· Understand and follow Food Safety policies.

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

holidays

· Ability to read and understand recipes.

· Ability to troubleshoot process related issues within the boundaries of the recipe

· Ability to use digital scales and have a working knowledge of scale functions.

· Ability to mix doughs according to recipe. Have a working knowledge of the mixer, using the

timer and batch recipe system

· Follow FIFO (First in First Out), Mix lot number and documentation accuracy.

· Clean & Refill ingredient bins and label the bins with the correct lot number.

· Ability to work in a standing position for entire shift and climb steps and ladders.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

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

· Ability to clean mixers, work areas properly during and after production runs or changeovers

· Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area

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

· 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

· 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


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.

What you'll do

  • The Production Operator is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient production processes while adhering to food safety and quality standards. This includes monitoring equipment, following recipes, and maintaining a clean work environment.

About Pures Food Specialties LLC

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.

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