1st Shift Production Associate at HOME RUN INN INC – Woodridge, Illinois

Home Run Inn is looking for a reliable, hardworking and detail-oriented Production Associate to join our 1st Shift Food Production Team!

This is to work at our Frozen Pizza Production Factory.

Job Summary: In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing process by performing various tasks, including operating machinery, assembling products, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Shift Details:1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 5:30am-3:00pm. Must be flexible to work weekends as needed. (8.5 hours shift within this time range)

$18/hr.- Direct Hire Job.

This is to work in a Fast Paced, Food Production Plant. Must be comfortable working in cold environment. We make frozen pizzas!

Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain food processing equipment according to established procedures.
• Assist with assembly, packaging, and labeling of products to meet production goals.
• Follow recipes, measurements, and product specifications to ensure consistency.
• Follow proper training procedures when handling raw ingredients to ensure products meet designed specifications.
• Ensure that there is sufficient amount of material (boxes, totes, bags, raw materials, etc.) to perform tasks.
• Ensure that all equipment is operating correctly at respective position. Immediately report any equipment malfunction to Production Leader.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Report any product inconsistencies or defects to the supervisor.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety regulations.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and tools before, during, and after shifts.
• Use any down time to assist with cleaning the department or production line and area or other duties as assigned
• Work cooperatively with team members to meet production deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments to resolve issues

• Comfortable working in a Fast Paced, Cold Production Environment.
• Previous experience in food processing, manufacturing, or a similar environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Basic math skills for measurements and production tracking
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50lbs. for extended periods.

Food Allergen at the Plant: Wheat and Dairy

Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business that competes in both the restaurant and frozen food industries. Ideally you have one of our frozen pizzas in your freezer right now. Our primary goal at Home Run Inn Pizza is to be more than a participant in these industries. Our goal is to be a leader. We currently dominate the Chicago frozen pizza landscape, and we know exactly why. We’ve identified the key element of our Chicago strategy and have decided it is time to become the leading tavern style pizza nationally!