Job Description:
Production Associate – Part-Time: Lena, Illinois
Our customer in Lena, Illinois is looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Production Associate to work on 1st shift part-time. In this role, you will support the cheese production line by operating equipment, performing quality checks, and helping maintain a clean and safe food manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities of the Production Associate:
Operate and monitor production equipment on the cheese line to ensure safe and efficient production.
Perform routine quality checks to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards.
Follow detailed work instructions, recipes, and standard operating procedures.
Assist with handling, lifting, and moving materials throughout the production process.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in accordance with food safety guidelines.
Support production goals by working efficiently and communicating issues to team leads.
Perform additional tasks as needed to support daily production operations.
Production Associate Requirements and Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. safely.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks.
Willingness to follow strict food safety and quality standards.
Ability to work weekdays with flexibility for weekends as needed.
Pay for Production Associate: $19.00/hour.
Production Associate Benefits:
Health insurance.
Paid time off.401k with company match.
Paid weekly.
Direct deposit.
Paid training.
Type: 1st Shift, Part-time (opportunity for Full-time)
Schedule:
Monday – Friday starting at 6:00am until production is complete. Apply now! Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun! The reviews speak for themselves, at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance and 401(k) too to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!
