Machine Operators In Elgin

?♂️ Immediately hiring for machine operators and material handlers — (Elgin, IL )

• 3AM — 1:30PM — $18/hr
• 2PM — 12:30AM — $19/hr

Multiple shifts available

Full-time | Contract-to-Hire

Now hiring motivated Production Operators to support a fast‑paced food manufacturing operation. You will operate production equipment, handle ingredient mixing and extrusion processes, and ensure high‑quality finished products that meet strict customer and safety standards.

• Read and follow manufacturing orders to gather, measure, weigh, and document ingredients
• Load ingredients into mixers and blend according to time specifications
• Operate extrusion equipment to meet customer product specifications
• Manage product flow from extrusion, drying, polishing, and panning processes
• Transfer finished product using drums, carts, or trays
• Maintain production accuracy and follow all GMP and safety standards

• 1 year of recent manufacturing or production experience (food manufacturing preferred)
• Experience in mixing, batching, extrusion, polishing, or finishing (training provided)
• Ability to use RF scanners, hand trucks, sifting screeners, and common hand tools
• Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation
• Strong English and basic math skills
• Reliable, flexible, team‑oriented, willing to work OT & occasional Saturdays

• Hands‑on training & continuous skill development
• Strong opportunities for promotion and long‑term growth
• Supportive, smaller‑company feel environment
• Company actively investing in facility upgrades

• Clean, regulated food production environment following strict GMP standards. PPE includes: uniforms, hair nets, beard nets, and safety shoes. Facility includes 8 production rooms and 4 packaging lines.

• Take ownership of your role
• Career growth & learning opportunities
• Supportive & positive culture
• Room to grow professionally
• Enhanced safety protocols

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 – $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 22, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.