Machine Operator

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.


The Machine Operator safely operates, monitors, and maintains production equipment across Pre-Whip, Liquid, and Palletizer operations to ensure consistent product quality, efficiency, and food safety compliance. This role supports production flow by performing equipment setup, changeovers, process adjustments, quality checks, and basic troubleshooting in alignment with TPM, GMP, and manufacturing standards. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role designed to support cross-coverage, flexibility, and operational excellence across the production floor.


To apply, please send your resume to nsingleton@smxstaffing.com.


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Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance.


Shifts: 2nd Shift.


Employment Types: Full Time, Temporary or Contract.


Pay Rate: $21.00 / hour


Duties:


+ Set up, operate, monitor, and perform changeovers on Pre-Whip, Liquid, and Palletizer equipment as trained.

+ Ensure equipment is production-ready for on-time start-ups and sustained operation.

+ Make process adjustments to maintain product flow, weights, mix integrity, and packaging quality

+ Perform basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime and escalate issues appropriately.

+ Operate date coders and verify code accuracy and legibility on finished product and cases.

+ Perform routine process control and quality checks to prevent out-of-spec product.

+ Complete equipment inspections, mix sheets, palletizing records, and production documentation accurately and on time.

+ Comply with GMP, food safety, quality, and plant policies at all times.

+ Assist Quality Assurance with sampling, inspections, and audits as needed.

+ Make sound quality decisions within defined parameters and escalate concerns when required.

+ Follow all OSHA and facility safety requirements, including proper use of PPE.

+ Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with GMP and safety standards.

+ Clean and sanitize equipment using approved sanitation practices.

+ Make every reasonable effort to prevent downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Assist with tank cleaning, ingredient handling, and chemical handling as trained.

+ Support other production areas as a light machine operator or general laborer when qualified.

+ Communicate equipment issues, quality concerns, and material shortages to supervisors or maintenance.

+ Participate in safety, GMP, TPM, and continuous improvement activities.

+ Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and ownership on the production floor.


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Position Requirements:


+ Ability to perform mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).

+ Strong understanding of basic food safety and associate (employee) safety practices.

+ Knowledge of computer systems and ability to operate batching programs.

+ Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for operating mixers and handling ingredients.

+ Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

+ Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments and make quality decisions under pressure.

+ Desire to operate as part of a self-directed work team and contribute to improvement initiatives.

+ Ability to walk, stand, climb, reach, stoop, bend, grasp, and move throughout the facility daily.

+ Work in high-noise areas with required PPE (hearing/vision protection, Hairnets, Uniforms, etc.).

+ Must be able to lift, push/pull mixing bowls up to 55 lbs.

+ Exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and bakery ingredients.

+ Able to work in multi-shift environments and handle potentially hazardous equipment or materials.

+ Work shift: 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM, Monday-Thursday


Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old., required education: HS Diploma or GED.


Work Location: Rich Products, Niles, IL 60714.


Job Types: Machine Operator, Manufacturing.


Industry: Manufacturing.

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $21.00 - $21.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home .

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.


Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.