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Warehouse Manufacturing Associate

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Full-timeItasca, IllinoisOn-site$17.50/hr
Posted Friday, 10/30/2026

Overview

Looking for a reliable, hands-on role with stable hours, weekly pay, and real opportunities to grow? As a Warehouse Manufacturing Associate, you will play a key part in keeping our production and packaging lines running smoothly. Whether you are stocking production lines, mixing ingredients, scaling materials, or packaging finished products, your daily work directly impacts the quality of the goods we deliver.

You do not need previous manufacturing experience to succeed here. We provide full training on our processes and safety standards in a modern facility. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a active team environment, this is a great place to build your skills and advance your career.

What Success Looks Like

Day-to-Day: You show up on time and ready to work safely alongside your team. You keep production lines supplied with materials, carefully measure and package products, and perform quick visual quality checks to spot any defects or foreign contaminants. You follow safety and health rules consistently and keep your workstation clean and organized.

Over Time: You become confident working across different areas of the plant, from mixing to packaging. Your consistency, attention to quality guidelines, and strong work ethic position you as a dependable team member with opportunities to transition into a permanent role and take on leadership or specialized responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supply production and packaging lines with necessary raw materials and containers.

  • Measure, weigh, mix, and package products according to precise specifications.

  • Inspect items on the line for quality and flag any defects or contamination risks.

  • Place products correctly onto conveyers, into containers, onto boxes, or onto pallets.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area throughout your shift.

  • Follow all safety policies, standard operating procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

  • Work respectfully and communicate clearly with fellow team members and supervisors.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour

  • Schedule: 2nd Shift with flexible scheduling options (ask for details during your interview).

  • Pay Options: Weekly paychecks via Direct Deposit or Cash Card.

  • Health Benefits: Medical and Dental insurance packages available.

  • Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO). Associates accrue 1 hour for every 40 hours worked and are eligible to begin using accrued paid leave after 90 days of employment.

  • Career Growth: Temp-to-hire opportunity with clear paths for internal advancement.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old.

  • Ability to stand, walk, reach, and work with your hands for the entire duration of the shift.

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

  • Basic math skills for weighing, measuring, and counting inventory.

  • Willingness to strictly adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) required for food/consumer product environments (e.g., no jewelry, artificial nails, artificial eyelashes, or nail polish while working).

  • Comfortable working in an industrial environment with varying temperatures (cool or warm) and machine noise.

  • Flexibility to work necessary overtime based on production demands.

  • Authorized to work in the U.S. (we participate in E-Verify).

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Previous experience in general labor, warehouse, assembly, or manufacturing environments.

  • Prior knowledge of food safety standards or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are ready for a steady job with great benefits and supportive team members, we want to hear from you. Apply today to get started!